Laboratory Supervisor - Histology - Lourdes Hospital

Mercy Health BSMH • Paducah, KY

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About The Position

The Laboratory Supervisor coordinates workflows across some or all clinical laboratory disciplines, including organizing, staffing, directing, reviewing, and monitoring laboratory activities. The position works closely with other laboratory section leaders, laboratory management, and pathologists, and ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.

The supervisor uses working knowledge of procedures and theories in areas of responsibility; hires, onboards, and administers disciplinary actions as needed; completes schedules and manages timekeeping; implements policies and procedures for the assigned area; oversees personnel training and orientation; maintains accreditation standards; and regularly discusses priorities and performance with staff through touch bases and check-ins.

This description is not exhaustive. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as directed by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Biomedical Science, Biology, or Biochemistry from a CLIA-approved program (required for BSMH only); alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or a chemical, physical, or biological science or equivalent (required for Roper only).
• MLS Medical Lab Scientist Certification, or eligibility for certification by a nationally recognized certification agency; ASCP is preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership competencies and skills, including excellent communication, customer service, continuous quality improvement, relationship development, and decision making.
• Extensive knowledge of clinical practice or function and a thorough understanding of the organization and work environment.

Nice To Haves

• Five years of experience in a laboratory tech setting.
• Previous leadership experience in a laboratory tech environment.
• ASCP certification agency preference.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate laboratory workflows, including organizing, staffing, directing, reviewing, and monitoring activities in assigned clinical laboratory disciplines.
• Work closely with other laboratory section leaders, laboratory management, and pathologists.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Apply working knowledge of procedures and theories in areas of responsibility.
• Hire, onboard, and administer disciplinary actions for personnel as needed.
• Complete schedules and manage timekeeping.
• Implement policies and procedures for the assigned area.
• Oversee personnel training and orientation.
• Maintain accreditation standards for the assigned area.
• Regularly discuss priorities and performance with staff through touch bases, check-ins, and similar activities.
• Perform other job-related duties as required by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager