Lab Manager, Microbiology
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Location: Dorchester Center, MA 02124
Description:
Lab Manager, Microbiology
Boston, MA 02118
Department: Microbiology Lab
Schedule: Full Time
Must-Haves
Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Lab Science, or an applied Science
Minimum 3 years Supervisory experience
Minimum 5 years experience in a Microbiology Lab
Nice-To-Haves
Preferred: Certification by American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) in Microbiology.
Under the general direction of the Administrative Director, and in collaboration with the Chief of Laboratory Medicine and Section Medical Director, leads, manages, monitors, implements and supervises testing quality and compliance standards in the department of pathology & laboratory medicine at BMC and for affiliated community health centers (CHCs) as required. Manages a sub-specialty section for the Laboratory (Blood Bank and Transfusion Services, Central Receiving Area, Chemistry, Hematology, Phlebotomy). Ensures maintenance of standards that meet or exceed those required for College of American Pathologist (CAP) and The Joint Commission (TJC) accreditation and other external agencies (such as AABB, DPH). Champions BMCs RESPECT values.
EDUCATION:
Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science which includes successful completion of a supervised course of clinical internship in an approved hospital laboratory, or a Bachelor's degree in an applied science (for example Chemistry, Biology or Biochemistry).
Preferred:
Certification by American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or National Credentialing Agency (NCA) or equivalent agency as a Medical Technologist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Laboratory Technician, or specialty certification is preferred. Equivalent agency is defined as an agency that requires a degree in science from an accredited college or university with successful completion of an examination for certification. Such agencies include but are not limited to ASCP, NCA, American Medical Technologists (AMT), American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB), Health Education and Welfare (HEW), and American Society of Microbiologists (AMT).
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of 5 years full time experience in specific area of charge.
3 years of supervisory experience in a clinical laboratory is required.
In depth familiarity with requirements of accrediting agencies, particularly The Joint Commission and College of American Pathologists.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills as well as strong leadership qualities so that they can effectively manage their area of charge.
In-depth scientific understanding of the area of charge and must be knowledgeable about and able to perform all tasks delineated in the job description of Medical Technologist II.
Boston, MA 02118
Department: Microbiology Lab
Schedule: Full Time
Must-Haves
Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Lab Science, or an applied Science
Minimum 3 years Supervisory experience
Minimum 5 years experience in a Microbiology Lab
Nice-To-Haves
Preferred: Certification by American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) in Microbiology.
Under the general direction of the Administrative Director, and in collaboration with the Chief of Laboratory Medicine and Section Medical Director, leads, manages, monitors, implements and supervises testing quality and compliance standards in the department of pathology & laboratory medicine at BMC and for affiliated community health centers (CHCs) as required. Manages a sub-specialty section for the Laboratory (Blood Bank and Transfusion Services, Central Receiving Area, Chemistry, Hematology, Phlebotomy). Ensures maintenance of standards that meet or exceed those required for College of American Pathologist (CAP) and The Joint Commission (TJC) accreditation and other external agencies (such as AABB, DPH). Champions BMCs RESPECT values.
EDUCATION:
Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science which includes successful completion of a supervised course of clinical internship in an approved hospital laboratory, or a Bachelor's degree in an applied science (for example Chemistry, Biology or Biochemistry).
Preferred:
Certification by American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or National Credentialing Agency (NCA) or equivalent agency as a Medical Technologist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Laboratory Technician, or specialty certification is preferred. Equivalent agency is defined as an agency that requires a degree in science from an accredited college or university with successful completion of an examination for certification. Such agencies include but are not limited to ASCP, NCA, American Medical Technologists (AMT), American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB), Health Education and Welfare (HEW), and American Society of Microbiologists (AMT).
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of 5 years full time experience in specific area of charge.
3 years of supervisory experience in a clinical laboratory is required.
In depth familiarity with requirements of accrediting agencies, particularly The Joint Commission and College of American Pathologists.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills as well as strong leadership qualities so that they can effectively manage their area of charge.
In-depth scientific understanding of the area of charge and must be knowledgeable about and able to perform all tasks delineated in the job description of Medical Technologist II.