Chemistry Section Supervisor
About The Position
At Gateway Regional Medical Center, we believe high-quality patient care depends on the strength of our behind-the-scenes clinical teams. Our mission is to provide compassionate, high-quality healthcare services to our community while promoting wellness, healing, and excellence. Our Laboratory team plays a critical role in ensuring accurate, timely, and safe diagnostic services that directly support patient care decisions. If you are an experienced laboratory professional with strong chemistry expertise and a passion for quality, safety, and team leadership, we invite you to join our team. Position Summary Gateway Regional Medical Center is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Chemistry Section Supervisor to oversee daily operations within our hospital laboratory's Chemistry department. In this role, you will provide leadership and oversight for chemistry testing operations, ensuring accurate, timely, and reliable laboratory results that support patient diagnosis and treatment. You will be responsible for maintaining regulatory compliance, supporting staff development, troubleshooting complex testing and instrumentation issues, and ensuring the highest standards of quality and patient safety. This position is ideal for a laboratory professional who thrives in a leadership role and is committed to excellence in clinical laboratory testing.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology OR Associate degree in clinical laboratory science or medical technology
- Completion of an accredited laboratory training program required
- Certification eligibility as MLS (ASCP), MT (AMT), MLT (ASCP), HEW, CLS (NCA), or equivalent
- Certification required within 12 months of eligibility per CLIA standards, if applicable
- Minimum of 2 years of high-complexity laboratory experience with a bachelor's degree OR Minimum of 4 years of high-complexity laboratory experience with an associate degree
Nice To Haves
- Previous Chemistry laboratory experience preferred
- Prior supervisory or leadership experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Supervise daily Chemistry section operations and laboratory personnel
- Ensure accurate and timely completion of chemistry testing
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and laboratory safety standards
- Oversee quality control and quality assurance programs
- Troubleshoot testing systems, analyzers, instrumentation, and workflow issues
- Monitor laboratory equipment performance and coordinate maintenance as needed
- Support staff training, competency assessment, and professional development
- Assist with inventory management and ensure adequate supplies and reagents are available
- Review and monitor quality control results and take appropriate corrective action
- Participate in the evaluation and implementation of new testing methods, instrumentation, and technologies
- Maintain accurate documentation and laboratory records
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other clinical teams regarding laboratory testing and results
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and promote efficient laboratory workflows
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay: $25.71-$41.65 per hour
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Retirement savings plan with employer match
- Paid vacation and holiday time
- Shift differentials where applicable
- Supportive leadership and collaborative laboratory environment
- Opportunity to lead quality and process improvement initiatives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
