Medical Technologist Supervisor
North Mississippi Health Services
People & HR, Operations
Tupelo, MS, USA
Posted on Jun 8, 2026
Supervision
- Assist with oversight of activities of direct reports
- Conducts annual performance evaluations and provides feedback
- Assists with interviewing of employees
- Assists with assuring accurate and efficient transportation of lab-related supplies, equipment and specimens
- Assists with assuring all laws and regulations are followed in the transportation of laboratory specimens
- Assists with assuring all applicable staff attend defensive driving classes
- Assists with assuring all laboratory staff are properly trained regarding regulatory guidelines in handling/processing of laboratory specimens.
- Assists with assuring all laboratory staff are properly trained in patient identification and labeling of all specimens
- Effectively communicate with all NMHS staff, patients, their family members and customers
- Assists with assuring all direct reports are properly trained in AIDET and attend CARES training.
- When necessary, assures proper service recovery is done for patients and/or caregivers.
- Answers telephone in an polite and efficient manner
- Works as part of a team with all Pathology and NMHS employees
- Assists with assuring department testing, applicable to their area, is reported in an accurate and timely manner
- Assists with monitoring and reporting of department Performance Improvement initiatives
- Assists with assuring all appropriate documentation of all required instrument monthly maintenance and quality control
- Coordinates training standards and schedules for all direct reports
- Participates in continuing education programs to maintain and expand skills
- Stays abreast of regulatory changes
- Adheres to NMHS/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines
- Complies with appropriate Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statues
- Adheres to College of American Pathologist (CAP) & Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) standards
- Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biological Science or related field; required
- ASCP Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, required
- Minimum of 4 years laboratory experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist; required by College of American Pathologists (CAP) for supervisors of Blood Bank, Hematology, Chemistry, and Microbiology; preferred for other Medical Technologist, Supervisor positions
- Valid Mississippi Driver’s License and acceptable driving record/history; preferred
- Proficient computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel); required
- Good organizational and communication (written and verbal) skills; required
- Knowledge of and appropriate handling of biohazardous specimens; required