Medical Technologist Supervisor Blood Bank

Position Responsibilities Assumes responsibility for adequate staffing. Adjusts schedules and workstation assignments as needed. Provides technical supervisory coverage of the laboratory for equipment or reagent problems. Advises the manager/director of issues affecting the laboratory. Compiles statistics for the laboratory performance improvement program. Orients new employees to the laboratory, conduct inservices, ensure competency testing and annual safety training. Ensures that critical functions of the department are performed and documented including corrective action as needed. (Such as review of corrected results, amendments, accessioning errors etc) Oversees the quality control of the laboratory. Ensures that records are reviewed and corrective action is documented. Oversees proficiency testing. Ensures that results are submitted on time, flagged items are investigated, corrective action documented and statistics are compiled. Holds staff meetings at least monthly with written minutes and sign in sheet. Reports back to staff on performance improvement results monthly. Implements the laboratory safety program. Ensures that the laboratory is in compliance with all hospital safety goals. Documents education, drills and infection control/safety rounds. Ensures that staff is trained in computer downtime procedures, disaster preparedness, and safe work practices. Works with management staff to improve processes found to be inadequate. Coordinates the technical and clerical functions of the Pathology Department, working with the Director to improve workflow and processes. Actively seeks to improve morale in the laboratory. (Please give examples).Acts as a positive role model to the staff in Service Excellence. (Please give examples).