Laboratory Supervisor - Pathology - Lourdes Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Paducah, KY

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About The Position

The Laboratory Supervisor coordinates workflows for some or all clinical laboratory disciplines, including Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Point of Care, and Toxicology. The role organizes, staffs, directs, reviews, and monitors laboratory operations, and works closely with laboratory section leaders, laboratory management, and pathologists. The supervisor ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.

The position requires working knowledge of procedures and theories across areas of responsibility. Duties include hiring and onboarding personnel, administering disciplinary actions as needed, preparing schedules and managing timekeeping, implementing area-specific policies and procedures, overseeing staff training and orientation, maintaining accreditation standards, and regularly discussing priorities and performance with staff. Other job-related duties may be assigned by the 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, preferably ASCP.
• Demonstrated leadership competencies and skills, including 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 technician setting.
• Previous leadership experience in a laboratory technician environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate laboratory workflows, including organizing, staffing, directing, reviewing, and monitoring applicable clinical laboratory disciplines.
• Work 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 and onboard personnel and administer disciplinary actions 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.
• Discuss priorities and performance with staff through touch bases, check-ins, and similar meetings.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 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