Supervisor - Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) - Core Laboratory - St. Joseph Warren Hospital

Mercy Health • Warren, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor Lab coordinates workflows by organizing, staffing, directing, reviewing, and monitoring some or all aspects of clinical laboratory disciplines, which may include Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Point of Care, and Toxicology. The position works closely with other laboratory section leaders, laboratory management, and pathologists, and ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.

The supervisor uses working knowledge of procedures and theories across areas of responsibility; hires, onboards, and administers disciplinary actions as needed; completes schedules and manages timekeeping; implements relevant policies and procedures; oversees staff training and orientation; maintains accreditation standards; and regularly discusses priorities and performance with staff through touch bases and check-ins. Other job-related duties may be assigned by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• MLS Medical Lab Scientist certification, or eligibility for certification by a nationally recognized certification agency; ASCP is preferred.
• 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 tech setting.
• Previous leadership experience in a laboratory tech environment.
• ASCP certification agency preference.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate laboratory workflows, including organizing, staffing, directing, reviewing, and monitoring laboratory disciplines.
• Work closely with laboratory section leaders, laboratory management, and pathologists.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Apply working knowledge of procedures and theories across areas of responsibility.
• Hire, onboard, and administer disciplinary actions of personnel 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 regularly with staff through touch bases, check-ins, and similar conversations.

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