Laboratory Supervisor - Histology - Lourdes Hospital

Mercy Health • Paducah, KY

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About The Position

The Laboratory Supervisor coordinates workflows by organizing, staffing, directing, reviewing, and monitoring some or all aspects of clinical laboratory disciplines. The supervisor works closely with laboratory section leaders, laboratory management, and pathologists, and ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. The role is based in the Core Laboratory at Lourdes Hospital and is scheduled for 40 hours per week on the day shift.

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

The position requires a bachelor's degree in a specified laboratory or science field or an equivalent qualification, depending on the applicable organizational requirements, and MLS certification or eligibility through a nationally recognized agency. Five years of laboratory technician experience is preferred, as is prior leadership experience in a laboratory technician environment. Mercy Health describes its culture as faith-based, patient-focused, and grounded in compassion, human dignity, integrity, service, and stewardship.

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); or 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 through a nationally recognized certification agency; ASCP is preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership competencies, including 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.
• Certification through ASCP is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate laboratory workflows, including organizing, staffing, directing, reviewing, and monitoring laboratory functions.
• 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 and onboard personnel and administer disciplinary actions as needed.
• Complete schedules and manage timekeeping.
• Implement policies and procedures for the relevant area.
• Oversee personnel training and orientation.
• Maintain accreditation standards for the area.
• Discuss priorities and performance with staff through regular 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