Laboratory Supervisor

University-Health-3; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University-Health-3 seeks a laboratory professional to assist the Laboratory Manager in delivering timely and accurate test results within accreditation and reimbursement standards. Strong collaboration is needed to organize workloads and set priorities across departments.

The role requires a biomedical science background with CAHEA-accredited clinical training and appropriate certifications. Experience in histology is highly regarded, with ongoing certification expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related field and CAHEA-approved clinical program.
• Certification in clinical laboratory sciences.
• Two years clinical laboratory experience with at least one year in a specific department.
• Histology degree or histotech certification is recommended.

Responsibilities

• Assist Laboratory Manager to ensure timely and accurate lab results.
• Ensure processes comply with accreditation standards and reimbursement agencies.
• Oversee various technical activities and staff-related tasks.
• Collaborate with others to organize work and set priorities.

Skills

Collaboration

Prioritization

Regulatory knowledge

Quality assurance

Education

Medical technology degree

Histology degree

ASCP/AMT certification

CAHEA program

Job description

Assists Laboratory Manager as needed to ensure the provision of timely and accurate laboratory test results through processes that are in compliance with requirements established by accreditation standards and by federal/state reimbursement agencies. Assists as needed in staff-related and administrative tasks. Oversees various technical activities and aspects of the Clinical Laboratories. Has knowledge of advanced scientific principles within the specialty area and is able to apply that knowledge. Collaborates with others to organize work, perform assigned tasks and set priorities.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

A Bachelor’s Degree in medical technology or an appropriate biological/chemical/medical science from an accredited college or university and successful completion of a structured clinical program (CAHEA approved) is required and certification in clinical laboratory sciences by a recognized certifying agency. Two years clinical laboratory experience with at least one year experience in a specific department. Histology only A Bachelor of Science degree in histotechnology is recommended. Completion of an accredited program in histology and certification as a histotechnician by a recognized certifying agent is required.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

Certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) or American Medical Technologists (AMT) is required. Certification in Specialty for area of laboratory employment required without a Medical Laboratory Science (or equivalent) certification. Must maintain certification status in compliance with specifications for continuing education required by the certification agency OR Certification as a Histocompatibility Specialist by the American College of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ACHI) is required. OR Certification as a histotechician by a recognized certifying agency is required. OR Certification as a cytotechnologist by a recognized certifying agency is required.