Job Summary:
The Microbiology-Molecular Supervisor is a self-motivator with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the clinical setting. The person must have compassion for patients and be able to strongly represent the hospital mission. The person must provide a supervisory role for the Microbiology Department which includes molecular testing. The person will also perform bench work and phlebotomy as necessary.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Microbiology-Molecular Supervisor must work independently and have a high level of training in the Microbiology and Molecular Department. The person maintains a quality control program, maintenance and instrumentation for the department. A department manual must be maintain and written to ensure regulatory requirement are met. The Supervisor will train new employees in the department and work directly with the staff to ensure all results meet the highest laboratory standards. The person will perform daily laboratory testing and perform phlebotomy as necessary.
Education: Four year college (Bachelor’s Degree)
Experience: 5-10 Years
Certification: MT (ASCP) or MLS (ASCP) Must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
Covenant Health Mission Statement
We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.
Our Core Values:
•Compassion
We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.
•Integrity
We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.
•Collaboration
We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.
•Excellence
We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.
Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).
Comp Range:
$33.43 - $46.04Rate of pay displayed reflects the beginning of the pay scale. At the time of an offer, determination of your offer will reflect your skills and experience as it relates to the position.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, or a closely related field, or equivalent education and experience under CLIA standards
- Current national certification in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology through ASCP or equivalent
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist in a clinical laboratory
- Certification must be maintained throughout employment
- Ability to perform technically complex testing requiring theoretical knowledge and technical expertise
- Knowledge of quality control and quality improvement practices
- Ability to work competently across laboratory departments
- Ability to exercise independent judgment with minimal supervision
What We Do
Covenant Health is a Catholic regional health delivery network serving communities across New England and part of Pennsylvania. As a not-for-profit health system, it operates hospitals, skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers, assisted living communities, home health and hospice agencies, and other health services. Its mission is to provide person-centered, compassionate, high-quality care while advancing access, innovation, healing, and respect for every individual.
