Histology Lab Supervisor – Lead, Quality & Compliance

Mercy Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Lab Supervisor at Lourdes Hospital to coordinate workflows across clinical laboratory disciplines, ensuring regulatory compliance and accreditation standards are met.

The role requires leadership ability, strong communication skills, and experience in a laboratory setting, with emphasis on quality improvement and staff development. Mercy Health offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits in a faith-based, patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in a laboratory tech setting (preferred)
• Leadership experience in a lab environment preferred, not required
• MLS Medical Lab Scientist Certification or eligible (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Coordinates workflows across laboratory disciplines (Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Point of Care, Toxicology)
• Hires, onboards, and administers disciplinary actions as needed
• Completes schedule and manages timekeeping
• Implements policies and procedures for the specific area
• Oversees training and orientation of personnel
• Maintains accreditation standards for their area
• Discusses priorities and performance with staff via regular check-ins

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Quality improvement

Relationship development

Decision making

Education

Bachelor in Clinical Laboratory Science / Medical Laboratory Science / Biomedical Science / Biology / Biochemistry

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or similar scientific field

Job description

Mercy Health is seeking a Lab Supervisor at Lourdes Hospital to coordinate workflows across clinical laboratory disciplines, ensuring regulatory compliance and accreditation standards are met.

The role requires leadership ability, strong communication skills, and experience in a laboratory setting, with emphasis on quality improvement and staff development. Mercy Health offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits in a faith-based, patient-centered environment.