Laboratory Supervisor (MLS)

Summary

Job Description:

Laboratory Supervisor

Full Time I Day Shift

Laboratory I Georgetown Ky

Description:

• Provides direct supervision to assigned laboratory staff including orientation training and ongoing competency assessment.
• Conducts performance appraisals coaching counseling and corrective action as appropriate.
• Supports staff development and promotes adherence to departmental policies procedures and professional standards.
• Serves as a role model for professionalism accountability and teamwork.
• Oversees daily laboratory operations for the freestanding ED and Urgent Care ensuring efficient workflow and appropriate test turnaround times.
• Coordinates staffing and scheduling to ensure adequate coverage while balancing operational and budgetary needs.
• Assists with inventory management equipment functionality and supply availability.
• Identifies operational issues and implements solutions to support continuous service delivery.
• Performs laboratory testing consistent with licensure competency and entering results into the electronic medical record for patients presenting to the ER and Urgent Care Centers.
• Provides bench coverage to support workflow staffing shortages and peak volumes.
• Ensures accuracy quality and timeliness of test results in support of emergency and urgent care patient needs.
• Adheres to laboratory safety standards infection prevention practices and quality control procedures.
• Ensures compliance with applicable regulatory accreditation and organizational standards (e.g. CLIA CAP ACHC as applicable).
• Participates in quality assurance activities audits proficiency testing and corrective action planning.
• Supports accurate documentation policy adherence and readiness for inspections and surveys.
• Create processes policies and protocols to align with hospital policy and evidence-based practice.
• Ensures compliance with applicable regulatory accreditation and organizational standards (e.g. CLIA CAP ACHC as applicable).
• Participates in quality assurance activities audits proficiency testing and corrective action planning.
• Supports accurate documentation policy adherence and readiness for inspections and surveys. Create processes policies and protocols to align with hospital policy and evidence-based practice.

Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree (in a chemical physical or biological science or Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science from an accredited institution) required.
• 2 years of Experience.
• Must have 1 year experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist in the designated discipline and be qualified under CLIA regulations to function as a General or Technical Supervisor.
• Certified in Clinical Laboratory Science by recognized certifying agencies.

Benefits:

• Health Vision Dental and Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $6000 annually
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire
• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
• PTO Sell Back Program
• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
• Employee Support Fund for employees in need of emergency financial support
• Retirement with Company Match

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Education