Supervisor Technical-Lab | Microbiology/Virology Lab

Supervises the daily operations of the technical section(s), including work assignments, problem resolution, technical development, procedure implementation, inventory and purchasing. Performs evaluations and monitors competencies of technical staff. Ensures procedures and methods are performed according to section protocol and that quality assurance standards are met. Provides technical expertise in the use, calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting of all laboratory instruments, equipment and reagents. Performs routine and specialized procedures, as necessary, and assumes further operational responsibility in absence of manager.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology; or bachelor's degree in a physical, chemical or biological science and five years of experience/training as a medical technologist; or 90 semester hours of science and completion of an AHCA-approved training program.
• Minimum of five years of experience as a medical technologist is required, of which one year in a lead or supervisory position is preferred.

Motor Vehicle Operator Designation:

• Employees in this position will operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose as a "non-frequent driver."

NOTE: A frequent driver is defined as one who uses his/her personal or Shands automobile a) at least once daily, b) at least five individual trips per week or c) drives, on average, over 150 miles per week in the performance of his/her job.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• Must possess a current license as a state of Florida clinical laboratory supervisor in the appropriate lab area or be eligible for a temporary license.
• ASCP certification is strongly preferred.
• Temporary licensure must be permanent within one year of accepting position. If not, the position is automatically forfeited.