Supervisor Laboratory

Overview 

Under the supervision of the chair of pathology and the administrative/assistant laboratory director organizes supervises and directs testing in a specific laboratory section. This position requires practical and theoretical knowledge of test methodologies and a full understanding of supervisory budgeting quality control quality assurance and inventory control concepts.  

Key Responsibilities 

1. Responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance in assigned sections including preparation and participation in all inspections e.g College of American Pathologists (CAP) American Association of Blood Banks (AABB) Maryland Department of Health (MDH) etc.  Participates in any relevant hospital inspection e.g. The Joint Commission. 
2. Performs human resource management functions including hiring firing disciplinary actions competency assessments recognition and performance appraisals. Facilitates continuing education.  
3. Ensures staff compliance with department and system attendance policies and ensures staff compliance with UMMS annual training and employee health requirements.                   
4. Maintains adequate and appropriate inventories of all supplies required to perform a procedure without delays and shortages and within an acceptable department budget. Plans cost-effective utilization of human and material resources consistent with cost-containment productivity and patient care goals. 
5. Ensures all reports manuals budgets policies and procedures are maintained and updated in accordance with hospital and regulatory agency policies.  
6. Monitors quality control and instrument function and reviews maintenance documentation for identification of trends in instrument malfunction. Decides appropriate course of action when primary procedures are not functioning to avoid unnecessary testing delays. 
7. Enforces reviews and revises laboratory policies and procedures to improve efficiency productivity and quality of the department(s). 
8. Acts as an informational resource for nursing physicians co-workers and department personnel with technical questions and test interpretations or directs questions to appropriate sources.   

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications 

Education:  Associates degree in the area of specialization (medical technology biology chemistry histotechnology cytotechnology or related sciences) required; or completion of a military laboratory technician program with relevant experience required; or completion of a histotechnology certification program. ASCP or equivalent preferred. 

Experience:  Minimum of five years of clinical laboratory experience in the area of specialization required. 

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation:

• Pay Range:  $36.83 - $55.29
• Other Compensation (if applicable):
•  Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time