Clinical Laboratory Supervisor

Providence Medical Center•Kansas City, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Clinical Laboratory Supervisor, sometimes referred to as a Core Laboratory Supervisor or Medical Laboratory Supervisor – Chemistry & Microbiology departments. The Clinical Laboratory Supervisor oversees the daily operations of the Chemistry and Microbiology departments, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant laboratory testing that directly supports patient diagnosis and treatment.

Requirements

ASCP certification, or equivalent
Minimum five years of clinical laboratory work experience required
Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution, or other educational requirements as stated in CLIA (42 CFR 493.1489)
Current and valid state license if the laboratory is located in a state where required

Responsibilities

Lead the Chemistry and Microbiology staff, including medical technologists, laboratory technicians, and support personnel, responsible for scheduling, competency assessments, training, and performance evaluations
Oversee complex chemistry and microbiology testing procedures, ensuring accurate analysis of patient specimens including blood, body fluids, cultures, and molecular testing in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards
Implement and monitor quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) programs to ensure reliability, precision, and accuracy of test results across all chemistry and microbiology platforms
Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory and accreditation standards including CLIA, CAP, Joint Commission, and other governing agencies
Supervise instrument maintenance, calibration, validation, and troubleshooting for chemistry analyzers and microbiology equipment, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime
Address operational challenges including workflow efficiency, staffing coverage, regulatory updates, and continuous process improvement initiatives