Accountable for day-to-day testing activities within the assigned laboratory area. Plans, coordinates, and directs testing activities, supervises the work of laboratory personnel, and ensures quality of testing procedures. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. What you will do. Accountable for day-to-day testing activities within the assigned laboratory area. Plans, coordinates, and directs testing activities to ensure sufficient quantity of supplies, reagents, and staff to the standards of care. Supervises the work of laboratory personnel engaged in performing routine and specialized technical procedures. Evaluates job performance, ensures competency of staff, and recommends various personnel actions including hiring, promotions, and corrective actions. Monitors productivity, budgets, and expenditures for assigned laboratory area. Implements and monitors quality control programs to ensure reliability of testing products, proper function of laboratory equipment, and compliance with federal and regulatory standards. Prepares and maintains records and documentation. Participates in the development of new testing procedures and techniques. Prepares work schedules for laboratory associates in assigned area and plans daily work assignments for timely reporting. Provides advanced problem solving, troubleshooting, technical assistance, and instruction in assigned area. Responsible for compliance with regulatory requirements, inspection readiness, and procedure manual oversight. Performs the duties of a Medical Technologist as needed. Education/ Formal Training Requirements. Required - Bachelor's Degree Medical Technology Preferred - Bachelor's Degree Natural Science Work Experience Requirements. Required - Medical Technologist 3-5 years Licenses and Certifications Requirements. Required - MEDICAL LABORATORY SUPERVISOR LICENSE - Tennessee Department of Health - Medical Laboratory Board Preferred - Special Analyst Tennessee - Tennessee Department of Health - Medical Laboratory Board Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. Thorough knowledge of clinical laboratory procedures, practices, and regulatory standards. Thorough knowledge of laboratory safety and infection control procedures and practices including handling of hazardous chemicals. Understands and interprets complex written materials and technical reports. Effective communicate skills to work with all levels of Associates, management, physicians, and patients and their families. Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate individuals and groups toward the accomplishment of organizational goals. Demonstrated ability to work independently and to consistently exercise sound judgment and initiative in a wide range of circumstances. An effective planner with strong skills in scheduling and organizing work flows. Supervision Provided by this Position. Supervises Med Techs and ML - Ts as well as other laboratory support personnel in assigned area.