Laboratory Supervisor

Lifepoint Health • Meyersdale, PA

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About The Position

The Laboratory Supervisor oversees laboratory operations that support accurate and timely diagnostic testing and analysis. The role maintains professional and technical competency, supports patient care across all age groups, and ensures staff competency, effective workflows, quality practices, documentation, training, and laboratory supply availability. The supervisor collaborates with the Laboratory Manager on policies and procedures and reports issues involving employees, procedures, or equipment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or in a chemical, physical, or biological science, and graduation from an NAACLS-approved laboratory training program as applicable to the position.
• Three years of experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP) in a hospital laboratory setting.
• Registration as a Medical Laboratory Technician or Medical Laboratory Scientist by the American Society for Clinical Pathologists, NCA, AMT, or AAB. If not MLS (ASCP) certified upon hire, certification is required within one year of hire.
• BLS/CPR certification within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain professional skills and provide appropriate care to patients of all ages, from neonates through geriatrics.
• Maintain competency with equipment and procedures, and ensure employees in the assigned section keep required competencies current and complete.
• Assist with daily work schedules, maximize employee productivity, evaluate workflow, and adjust staffing as necessary.
• Complete and approve employee time documentation in Kronos.
• Ensure quality-control procedures, instrument and equipment evaluations, and maintenance are completed on schedule and documented as required by accrediting agencies.
• Ensure QC, QA, PT, and calibrations are performed accurately and on time so test results are valid before reporting.
• Collaborate with the Laboratory Manager on policy and procedure issues and promptly report issues involving employees, procedures, or equipment.
• Troubleshoot instrument, equipment, or PC failures and facilitate problem resolution.
• Maintain documentation required by accrediting agencies.
• Facilitate training of new employees in accordance with Laboratory Practice.
• Facilitate evaluation of new or modified test procedures or equipment as directed by the Manager.
• Write or review procedures as directed by the section Manager.
• Manage inventory and order laboratory supplies.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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