Director of Technical Services

The Director of Technical Services manages and supervises technical staff including laboratory, distribution, and components. The Director of Technical Services must meet the regulatory responsibilities and demonstrate active involvement in the laboratory’s operation and be available to the laboratory staff onsite, phone, or electronic consultation. The Director of Technical Services is responsible for the overall operation and administration of the laboratory, including the employment of competent qualified personnel. Even though there is the option to delegate some responsibilities, the Director is ultimately responsible and must ensure that all the duties are properly performed and applicable CLIA regulations are met. It is the responsibility of the Director of Technical Services to ensure that your laboratory develops and uses a quality system approach to laboratory testing that provides accurate and reliable test results. Refer to Code of Federal Regulations Title 42 Part 493, Laboratory Requirements. Education:  Medical Technologist with Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology or chemical, physical or biological science. Individual must hold a Current State of Tennessee Supervisor License. A Specialist in Blood Bank (SBB) certification is preferred. Experience:  Five years of experience as a working Medical Technologist. Three years of Management or Supervisory experience. as a Specialist in Blood Bank preferred. Has a working knowledge of cGMP, AABB, CLIA and CFR blood banking requirements. Click here to view the full job description and apply.