Posting Details

Posting Information

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Requisition201900212STitleSpecialist IV - Laboratory Services SupervisorFLSA statusNon-ExemptHiring Salary

$3,128 – $4,568 per month

Occupational CategoryTechnical/Para-ProfessionalDepartmentHealth CenterOpen Until FilledYesEducational and Experience Requirement

Bachelor’s Degree in related field. Two years relevant specialist experience or experience in a related field. Associate Degree from a fully accredited Medical Technologist/Technician program could be considered. Current certification/registration as a Medical Technician or Technologist (American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), American Medical Technologists (AMT), and Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT). One year experience as a Medical Technician or Technologist preferred. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Nature & Purpose of Position

Responsible for performing professional clinical laboratory procedures in all areas of the Student Health Center Laboratory.

Primary Responsibilities

Performs testing procedures in the laboratory and reports the results to the practitioners for evaluation. Collects specimens, performs diagnostic testing, and sends out specimens to reference lab in accordance with practitioner’s orders. Keeps records and overall laboratory operations in accordance to Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act/Amendment (CLIA) regulations and all other pertinent regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols, responsible for CLIA recertification and site visits. Advises Director of needs associated with laboratory operations and collaborates regarding The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) guidelines and quality improvement programs. Responsible for all laboratory inventory orders and appropriate paperwork. Serves as intermediary between Student Health Center and the reference lab as necessary and the laboratory interface through electronic medical records. Works with computers and electronic records. Assists in quality improvement and quality improvement studies. Conducts general laboratory training and annual training competencies with clinical staff and responsible for periodic lab training for all nurses and updating reference books as needed. Documents Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and Proficiency Testing. Manages contracts and maintains proper preventative maintenance on all laboratory equipment. Performs phlebotomy on patients as needed. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Specifications

Requires detailed knowledge of university infrastructure, policies and procedures. Requires thorough knowledge of office systems. Must have the ability to solve operational problems and make suggestions for process improvement.

Full Time Part TimeFull TimeQuicklinkhttp://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/22418 EEO Statement

EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215.

Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Letter of Recommendation 1
4. Letter of Recommendation 2

Optional Documents

Screening Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * How did you learn about this position?
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Diverse Issues in Higher Education
   • HBCU Connect - Historically Black Colleges and Universities
   • HACU - Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities
   • The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
   • Association for Women in Science
   • TWC - Work in Texas
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • Higher Ed Jobs
   • HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
   • SHSU Website
   • SHSU Employee
   • Other
3. If your response to the question above was "Other" please indicate from what source.

   (Open Ended Question)

4. * Do you have at least one year of experience working in a laboratory at a university, college or related area?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * How many years of supervisory experience do you have? Describe your responsibilities as a supervisor.

   (Open Ended Question)