Dolly Parton Children's Hospital

East Tennessee pediatric hospital care

Laboratory Supervisor

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeKnoxville, TN, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related discipline is required.
A bachelor's degree in Medical Technology from an accredited college acceptable to the State of Tennessee Division of Health Related Boards is preferred.
Six years of direct medical laboratory experience is required.
A valid license as a Medical Laboratory Supervisor from the State of Tennessee Division of Health Related Boards is required.
National certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology as a Medical Technologist is required.
Certification as a Medical Technologist by the State of Tennessee Division of Health Related Boards is required.
Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of advanced medical laboratory work in all applicable core laboratory sections, including general chemistry, immunochemistry, hematology, coagulation, and urinalysis, is required.
Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices related to the core laboratory, its personnel, and its functions is required.
The ability to prioritize and coordinate section activities in relation to department functions is required.
Verbal and written communication skills are required.
The ability to multitask, handle stress appropriately, and work in a fast-paced environment is required.
The ability to work well with others and consistently display a courteous, professional attitude is required.

Responsibilities

Perform tests across the core laboratory sections, including hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, general chemistry, and immunochemistry.
Organize workflow across all shifts, including first, second, and third shifts.
Supervise personnel in the core laboratory sections.
Establish and meet departmental goals.
Schedule staff and manage payroll.
Support employee engagement and growth.
Evaluate staff performance and take disciplinary actions when appropriate.
Perform the physical duties of the position, including lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, walking, sitting, squatting, reaching, and standing, as well as keyboard and computer use when required.

Desired Qualifications

Two years of medical laboratory supervision experience is preferred.

BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Responsible for all sections of the core laboratory (hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, general chemistry, and immunochemistry) and capable of performing tests, organizing workflow, and supervising personnel in those sections of the lab across all shifts (i.e. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd).

CONTACTS

Supervisory Responsibilities- YES

Number of Direct Reports- 20+

Number of Indirect Reports- NONE

Population Specific Competencies- NONE

Internal Contacts

● Patients

● Other: Family, Visitors

External Contacts- Patients

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education

● Bachelors Required Degree healthcare related discipline

● Bachelors Required Degree in Medical Technology from an accredited college acceptable to the State of Tennessee Division of Health Related Boards preferred.

Minimum Work Experience

● 6 years of direct medical laboratory experience is required

● 2 years of medical laboratory supervision is preferred

Required Licenses/Certifications for position

● Valid license as a Medical Laboratory Supervisor from the State of Tennessee Division of Health Related Boards

● National certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) as a Medical Technologist

● Certification as a Medical Technologist by the State of Tennessee Division of Health Related Boards

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

● Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of advanced medical laboratory work in all applicable Core Laboratory sections (i.e, General Chemistry, Immunochemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, and Urinalysis).

● Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices as they relate to the core laboratory, its personnel, and its functions, including establishing and meeting departmental goals, staff scheduling, payroll, employee engagement and growth, evaluation of staff performance, and disciplinary actions.

● Skill in prioritizing and coordinating section activities in relationship to department functions.

● Skill in both verbal and written communication.

● Is able to multitask, handle stress appropriately, and work in a fast-paced environment.

● Works well with others and consistently displays a courteous, professional attitude in all situations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Medium lifting, pushing and pulling is required for 20-50 lbs occasionally, 10-20 lbs frequently and 10 lbs constantly to move objects. Sudden emergency situations have the potential for exposure to lifting or moving of up to 100 lbs. Frequent bending, walking, sitting, squatting, reaching and standing are required. Keyboard/computer use and/or repetitive motions may be required.

Come work where you can make a difference everyday.

About the Company

Dolly Parton Children's Hospital

East Tennessee pediatric hospital care

Dolly Parton Children's Hospital is the pediatric hospital within East Tennessee Children's Hospital. It provides emergency, inpatient, surgical, intensive, neonatal, diagnostic, and specialty care for infants, children, and adolescents. The hospital serves families across East Tennessee through pediatric clinical programs and the broader children's health network. Care teams include pediatric physicians, nurses, therapists, child-life specialists, technicians, and family-support professionals. Hospital operations are supported by laboratories, imaging, pharmacy, facilities, technology, patient access, and administration.

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