Lab Section Supervisor in Thomaston, Georgia at Upson Regional Medical Center

Supervises all work and tests performed in a designated department of the lab. These departments are: 1) Microbiology 2) Serology and Urinalysis 3) Hematology 4) Chemistry 5) Blood Bank and 6) Point of Care. The supervising technologist is responsible for instrument upkeep including performance of daily maintenance, periodic review of all test procedures with appropriate updates in the procedure manuals, all quality control for the section, all quality improvement activities for the section, training of personnel in all techniques of that section and general work flow of that department and communicating knowledge of administrative technical procedures and policies to the individuals working in their designated area. May also be called upon to collect specimens on patients of all ages, from neonates to the elderly.

Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in related field, Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technologist (or equivalent certification), and three years clinical experience, preferably in an acute care hospital setting. Prefer more than 3 years experience in an acute care hospital setting.