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This is the third class and supervisory 1evel of the Medical Technologist Series. Positions in this class are responsible for a full service laboratory in a local public health district or major mental institution, a sub-unit or shift in a major teaching hospital, or for ongoing special procedures development or program development (for example, Quality Assurance) in a large procedurally diverse and complex laboratory, or for a major subspecialty laboratory in a teaching veterinary hospital. This class is distinguished from the Medical Technologist Senior by the greater scope of supervision and administrative responsibilities. This class is distinguished from the Medical Technologist Manager class by responsibility for a smaller laboratory that does require subordinate supervisors and by the absence of managerial responsibilities.

Complexity of Work: Work is of considerable difficulty requiring the coordination of activities of a full service laboratory, a sub-unit, or of a major subspecialty laboratory. The work typically involves establishing protocols to be followed by the laboratory; developing, implementing, and interpreting laboratory objectives, policies, and procedures; coordinating and monitoring laboratory proficiency testing, quality control, and safety activities; reviewing results of tests performed by subordinates and determining the need for additional testing; conducting complex tests and examinations; recommending the allocation of staff and resources; serving as an authority in one or more specialty areas; conducting research to develop or adapt new tests and procedures; prioritizing and scheduling work; preparing management reports summarizing section work activities; consulting with and providing advice to laboratory users regarding sample collection techniques, testing procedures, and the interpretation of results; training and

supervising the training of new employees, college students, and staff; supervising and evaluating employees; and recommending hiring and disciplinary actions. May appear in court as an expert witness in matters relating to laboratory procedures and test results.

Supervision Given: Supervises Medical Technologists Senior, Medical Technologists, and other laboratory support personnel.

Supervision Received: General direction is received from Medical Technologist Manager or other higher level medical or administrative personnel. Expected to manage all laboratory activities with minimal supervision.

Scope: Plans, develops and manages all aspects of a clinical laboratory and affect the accuracy and reliability of services provided.

Impact of Actions: Work has a serious impact on the accuracy, volume, and timeliness of unit test production; the availability of scientific laboratory evidence for diagnosis of diseases or identification of disease agents; and compliance with safety, quality control, and standard testing procedures. Inadequate supervision can result in work backlogs, reporting of inaccurate results, violation of safety procedures, and loss of laboratory credibility.

Personal Contacts: Frequent contacts with patients, laboratory staff, nurses, and clinicians to discuss test results and diagnostic and treatment implications. Occasional external contacts with regulatory personnel regarding 1aboratory procedures, with representatives of laboratory supply companies regarding equipment and test procedures, and with vendors for supplies and repairs.

Knowledge: Considerable knowledge of the theory and practice of clinical laboratory methods and instrumentation related to field of assignment. Working knowledge of anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, disease processes, and laboratory procedures. Working knowledge of the principles of supervision.

Skil1s: None identified for this class.

Abilities: Demonstrated ability to supervise, train, and evaluate the work of medical technologists; to independently perform and evaluate the results of a variety of specialized clinical laboratory analyses) and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, physicians, and other users of laboratory services.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE*

Licenses or Certification: None.

Education or Training: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in medical technology, chemistry, microbiology, or biological science.

Level and Type of Experience: Experience as a medical technologist in one or more areas of specialization and some supervisory experience.

An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge and abilities may be substituted for this education and experience.

This class was developed as a result of the Statewide Classification Review/Specification Update Program in July 1984 and replaces the Medical Laboratory Technologist Supervisor class.