Supervisor I, Cytogenetics

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

 

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Job Summary

The Clinical Supervisor I, in their role as Testing Personnel as defined by CLIA, may perform waived and non-waived testing.
Each individual performs only those tests that are authorized by the Laboratory Director and require a degree of skill commensurate with the individual’s education, training or experience, and technical abilities.
Under the general direction of The Laboratory Managers and Medical Director, is responsible for staff orientation, training and competency assessment, and daily supervision of work activities of personnel.
Provides daily supervision of technical, clerical, and service employees.
-Plans, organizes, delineates, and schedules duties and responsibilities of Laboratory staff in conjunction with the Laboratory Managers.
-Assists other technologists as needed in technical problems and interpretation of results.
-Determines priority of work at the laboratory, assuring timely completion of work.
-Is responsible for ordering and maintaining an appropriate level of inventory and laboratory supplies.
-Maintains manuals on all Standard Operating Procedures and required records and reports.
-Responsible to assure staff adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
-Responsible for orientation, training and competency assessments, assuring staff:
-1. Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
-2. Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples.
-3. Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
-4. Follow the laboratory's established corrective action policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
-5. Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the general supervisor, technical consultant, technical supervisor, clinical consultant or director; and
-6. Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.

 

Bachelors Degree in Science or Clinical Lab Science

5 yr in relevant lab experience required

3 years lab supervisory experience preferred

ASCP Certification required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- The knowledge, both practical and theoretical, of tests and procedures necessary to review findings and advise and direct subordinates in action.
- Demonstrates advanced level of analytical skills and judgement.

- Demonstrate technical expertise is required in the following areas:

a. FISH analysis: specimen processing; analyze metaphases or interphase nuclei and record hybridization patterns; capture representative images at the fluorescence microscope workstation

b. Chromosome analysis:  initiation and maintain of cell cultures using sterile technique; specimen processing; operate automated cell scanner; analyze metaphases using brightfield microscopy, record raw data, prepare final karyograms and record current ISCN.

- Demonstrate technical expertise is desired in the following areas: Multiple Myeloma: specimen processing and triaging for all MM specimens.

- Must have relatively high level of analytical ability to work with complex instrumentation, resolve technical equipment problems, relate test results to normal and pathological states, and interpret quality control data.
- Must have understanding of computer technology and its application to analytical procedures and quality control.
- Must have a comprehensive understanding of laboratory equipment and its operation, maintenance and repair and analytic techniques.
- Must have the ability to work independently, evaluate situations and act appropriately.
- Detailed knowledge of applicable federal, state and accreditation requirements.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Advanced computer skills.
- Comprehensive understanding of test principles, equipment operation and computer system operations.
- Make appropriate decisions, develop and complete follow-up actions in conjunction with lab leadership.
- Must be able to perform as a senior team member, providing direction and guidance to less experienced technologists.
- Must have the ability to pay careful attention to detail and to adhere to written protocols, including communication to lab leadership when issues are identified.
- Must be able to perform as a team member.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to interact professionally and effectively with numerous staff including physicians, hospital personnel, employees, and patients.

 

Physical Requirements

Standing Frequently (34-66%)

Walking Frequently (34-66%)

Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)

Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)

Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs

Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)

Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)

Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)

Balancing Frequently (34-66%)

Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)

Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)

Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)

Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)

Reaching Frequently (34-66%)

Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)

Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)

Feeling Constantly (67-100%)

Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)

Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)

Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)

Talking Constantly (67-100%)

Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

 

Onsite

 

70 Francis Street

 

40

 

Regular

 

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$33.46 - $48.66/Hourly

Grade

7
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