Section Supervisor (Day Shift) - New Northeast Emergency Department

Lexington Medical Center • Columbia, SC

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About The Position

Lexington Health is hiring a Section Supervisor for its new Northeast Emergency Department location, expected to open in spring 2027. The supervisor is responsible for developing and maintaining a technically proficient clinical laboratory section, meeting standards set by peer review organizations, and carrying out administrative duties that support proper section operations.

The role combines technical laboratory work and management, with technical duties performed 50% of the time and management duties 50% of the time. The supervisor oversees testing, quality control, equipment, accreditation, staffing, productivity, budgets, communication, and service excellence. The position also serves as a technical resource and key instrument operator, supports staff and student training, and may serve as the laboratory charge person on weekends.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally recognized accredited college or university.
• At least 4 years of relevant clinical laboratory experience as an MLT, MLS/MT, or clinical laboratory supervisor/manager.
• MLT or MLS/MT certification from ASCP, or registration as an MLT or MLS/MT by a nationally recognized credentialing body.
• Meet General Supervisor requirements listed in CSF42 493.1463.
• Four years of experience as an MLT or MLS/MT may substitute for two years of experience as a clinical laboratory supervisor or manager.

Responsibilities

• Process laboratory specimens for the supervised department.
• Perform and monitor test procedures using manual and/or instrumental techniques.
• Organize, update, perform, monitor, and document quality control and preventive maintenance programs in the section.
• Monitor proper handling of proficiency testing.
• Troubleshoot assigned department equipment, communicate with service providers, relay information to appropriate personnel, and document actions.
• Serve as a technical resource and key operator for a laboratory instrument; train employees on operation, troubleshooting, and updates.
• Perform quality assurance activities, including process improvement analysis, to improve productivity, turnaround times, and laboratory service.
• Review patient and instrument data for accuracy and maintain appropriate records, including quality-control reports.
• Recognize abnormal results, evaluate and correlate data with other test results or diagnoses, interpret results, and take follow-up action when required.
• Notify appropriate parties of abnormal results according to policy.
• Apply knowledge of regulatory agencies, including COLA, OSHA, CLIA, and JCAHO, and oversee accreditation preparation and inspections.
• Follow safety policies and procedures, model safe practices, and suggest improvements to safety conditions.
• Provide patient care and support appropriate to the cognitive, physical, and emotional needs of the patient group served.
• Evaluate and implement new test procedures and instruments, and review current procedures for updates or corrections.
• Develop and revise laboratory procedures, manuals, reports, and other documents.
• Train students on technical procedures and equipment and teach students or staff in classroom settings, including lectures and continuing education.
• Meet General Supervisor requirements listed in CSF42 493.1463.
• Maintain supply inventory, initiate order requests, oversee hospital biannual inventory, and follow up on backorders.
• Research section complaints and resolve concerns; keep pathologists and the Administrative Laboratory Director/Lab Manager informed of significant or potential problems.
• Evaluate the need for new instrumentation and justify equipment purchasing, operating, and maintenance costs; validate staff training on new equipment.
• Interface with vendors to gather information, negotiate prices, and resolve service concerns.
• Maintain accreditation standards for appropriate accrediting agencies and peer reviews.
• Establish and monitor section goals aligned with laboratory and hospital goals.
• Serve on hospital committees and task forces as requested and able; maintain communication within the section and laboratory and conduct regular section meetings.
• Participate in Laboratory Management Team meetings and activities; implement and delegate section operating decisions, exercise independent judgment, participate in policy decisions, and handle unique situations.
• Serve as charge person for the laboratory on weekends.
• Perform assigned duties during emergencies, such as fire or disaster, and other duties as directed by the Medical Director or Administrative Laboratory Director.
• Attend educational programs and encourage staff education.
• Monitor adherence to safety policies, ensure appropriate safety education and training, and assist in developing safety procedures.
• Monitor section testing turnaround time and schedule personnel coverage to meet workload needs.
• Hire, discipline, coach, orient, instruct, and evaluate section personnel; conduct performance evaluations.
• Instruct personnel on new procedures and policies, monitor ongoing performance, and ensure cross-training.
• Identify learning and educational needs for self and staff; evaluate and revise section personnel job descriptions; maintain updated CRPA’s; and monitor personnel time and attendance.
• Plan and monitor the section’s annual capital equipment, personnel, and supply budgets and reconcile significant deviations.
• Model a professional, optimistic, career-oriented demeanor and excellent customer relations with patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers; hold staff accountable to the Service Excellence Policy and House Rules.
• Ensure hazardous waste and hazardous waste pharmaceuticals are properly segregated, labeled, stored, managed, and prepared for offsite disposal; complete initial RCRA training within six months of hire and annual training thereafter.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Day-one medical, dental, and life insurance benefits.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
• 403(b) match plan enrollment beginning day one, with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6%.
• Employer-paid life insurance equal to one times salary.
• Optional supplemental life insurance with low-cost premiums up to three times salary.
• Adoption assistance.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan forgiveness.

What This Job Offers

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