Laboratory Supervisor - Histology - Lourdes Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Paducah, KY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

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

The supervisor uses working knowledge of relevant procedures and theories, manages personnel and scheduling, implements area-specific policies and procedures, oversees training and orientation, maintains accreditation standards, and discusses priorities and performance with staff. Additional job-related duties may be assigned by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• MLS Medical Lab Scientist certification, or eligibility for certification by a nationally recognized certification agency; ASCP is preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership competencies, including excellent communication, customer service, continuous quality improvement, relationship development, and decision-making skills.
• 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 technician setting.
• Previous leadership experience in a laboratory technician environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate laboratory workflows, including organizing, staffing, directing, reviewing, and monitoring laboratory disciplines.
• Work closely with laboratory section leaders, laboratory management, and pathologists.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Use 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 specific area.
• Oversee training and orientation of personnel.
• Maintain accreditation standards for the area.
• Discuss priorities and performance with staff through touch bases and check-ins.

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