Supervisor Lab - Core Laboratory - Roper Hospital

Roper St. Francis Healthcare•Charleston, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor Lab coordinates workflows by organizing, staffing, directing, reviewing, and monitoring some or all areas of clinical laboratory disciplines, such as Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Point of Care, Toxicology. The role works closely with laboratory section leaders, laboratory management, and pathologists to support operations and ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. The supervisor applies working knowledge of procedures and theories across areas of responsibility; hires, onboards, and disciplines personnel as needed; completes schedules and manages timekeeping; implements area-specific policies and procedures; oversees staff training and orientation; maintains accreditation standards; and discusses priorities and performance with staff through regular touch bases and check-ins. Other job-related duties may be assigned by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. The position is in the Core Laboratory at Roper Hospital. Scheduled hours are 40 per week, on days/afternoons, generally 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with hours varying as needed. Work takes place in a general office and clinical laboratory environment and includes occasional travel by car to off-site locations. The job may involve fluctuating workloads, interruptions, working alone, exposure to bodily fluids, infectious materials, chemicals, fumes, noise, and other listed workplace hazards. Universal precautions and personal protective equipment are required.

Requirements

MLS Medical Lab Scientist certification, or eligibility for certification by a nationally recognized certification agency; ASCP is preferred.
For Roper: Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical, or biological science, or equivalent.
For BSMH: Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Biomedical Science, Biology, or Biochemistry from a CLIA-approved program.
Required ability to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn infection-control policies.

Nice To Haves

Five years of experience in a laboratory technician setting.
Previous leadership experience in a laboratory technician environment.
ASCP certification.

Responsibilities

Coordinate laboratory workflows by organizing, staffing, directing, reviewing, and monitoring assigned clinical laboratory disciplines.
Use working knowledge of procedures and theories across areas of responsibility.
Hire, onboard, and administer disciplinary actions for personnel as needed.
Complete staff schedules and manage timekeeping.
Implement policies and procedures for the assigned area.
Oversee staff training and orientation.
Maintain accreditation standards for the assigned area.
Discuss priorities and performance with staff through regular touch bases and check-ins.
Work closely with laboratory section leaders, laboratory management, and pathologists.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.