Lab Supervisor

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation•Longview, TX

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor, Lab is responsible for coordinating and supervising laboratory operations, ensuring the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and regulatory compliance. This role oversees staffing, scheduling, training, quality control, supply management, and collaboration with laboratory administration, nursing, and physicians. The Supervisor also monitors financial performance, ensures adherence to regulatory requirements, and supports continuous process improvements. Additionally, this position provides technical expertise and performs laboratory testing as needed. The role involves supervising daily laboratory operations, overseeing testing processes, managing quality control and proficiency testing, leading and developing staff, monitoring equipment, supporting financial management, facilitating communication, ensuring a safe work environment, and driving continuous process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

1-2 years of related experience in the profession required
MLS - Medical Lab Scientist (Formally MT Certification) through ASCP, AMT, or equivalent certification agency required or
Certified Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)-AMT required or
CLS-L - Clinical Lab Scientist License through NCA required

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree or higher preferred
1-2 years of previous leadership experience preferred
Additional certification in a specialized laboratory area (e.g., microbiology, hematology, blood bank) preferred

Responsibilities

Supervises daily laboratory operations, including staffing, scheduling, workflow management, and supply inventory, ensuring seamless and efficient services.
Oversees laboratory testing processes, ensuring timely, accurate, and high-quality test results in compliance with CAP, CLIA, Joint Commission, and other regulatory standards.
Manages quality control (QC) and proficiency testing, troubleshooting outliers, documenting corrective actions, and ensuring compliance with accreditation guidelines.
Leads and develops laboratory staff, conducting competency assessments, training, coaching, and performance evaluations to foster professional growth and compliance.
Monitors and maintains laboratory equipment, ensuring proper functionality, preventive maintenance, and escalating issues to the Administrative Laboratory Director.
Supports financial management efforts, monitoring supply usage, reducing waste, and selecting cost-effective reagents and materials.
Facilitates clear and effective communication, conducting regular staff meetings, disseminating relevant information, and maintaining collaboration with clinical teams.
Ensures a safe and compliant work environment, promoting adherence to infection control, safety protocols, and regulatory policies.
Drives continuous process improvement initiatives, identifying and implementing strategies to enhance laboratory efficiency, patient care, and operational outcomes.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.
May contribute to evaluation and implementation of new technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
May contribute to development of departmental policies, procedures and protocols.
May participate in audits, inspections and accreditation processes as applicable.
Stays up-to-date with industry advancements, new technologies, and regulatory changes.
May work in a staff role, when required. Ensures that duties and responsibilities are fulfilled while meeting all competencies established for that job.