Supervises the operations and training activities of a public health, hospital, institutional or dental laboratory; or teaches and performs complex technical procedures and advanced research; or supervises and performs the design, fabrication and modification of laboratory equipment.
This class includes medical and dental laboratory supervisors, medical equipment technology supervisors and personnel involved in advanced research activities.
Directs the activities of a medical or dental laboratory. Directs and performs the design, fabrication and modification of complex laboratory equipment, apparatus and instrumentation. Directs the operation, maintenance, calibration and repair of complex laboratory equipment. Plans and supervises the work of subordinate technologists. Performs advanced-level research. Performs complex and specialized medical or dental procedures. Trains subordinate technologists. Integrates efforts of laboratory or section with activities of other technical groups. Prepares or reviews technical reports and budget documents. Provides consultative services. Serves as an expert witness in court or in hearings.
Knowledge of current laboratory methods, equipment, facilities and materials. Knowledge of human anatomy. Knowledge of mechanical, electromechanical and electronic theory. Skill in the operation of precision tools and complex laboratory equipment. Ability to supervise the work of others. Ability to perform complex medical, dental or technical procedures. Ability to perform complex mathematical calculations. Ability to understand and follow complex instructions. Ability to prepare and present technical training. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to perceive colors normally and make olfactory distinctions.
Some positions may require registration as a technologist in a specific discipline.
A bachelor's degree in a health-related field and journey-level work experience in the specialty area; or an associate degree or equivalent training in a health-related or technology field and advanced work experience in the specialty area. A master's degree in a health-related field and entry-level experience in the specialty area may be substituted for the requirements stated above. Previous technical supervisory work experience is required for supervisory positions.