Laboratory Supervisor - Histology - Lourdes Hospital

Mercy Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mercy Health in Paducah, KY seeks a Lab Supervisor for Lourdes Hospital to coordinate workflows across the clinical laboratory disciplines, including Blood Bank, Chemistry, and Microbiology.

You will work with staffing, scheduling, training, and maintaining accreditation standards, ensuring regulatory compliance.

A Bachelor's degree in a laboratory science, MLS certification, and 5 years of lab experience with leadership are preferred; Mercy Health offers competitive pay and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a CLIA-approved program (required for BSMH) or equivalent (as applicable).
• MLS Medical Lab Scientist Certification or eligible by a recognized agency (required).
• Experience: 5 years in a laboratory tech setting; leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes working knowledge of procedures and theories in lab areas.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Quality improvement

Relationship development

Decision making

Education

Bachelors in Clinical Laboratory Science or related

Bachelors in medical technology or related science

Job description

About Us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Mercy Health

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Lab Supervisor – Lourdes Hospital

Summary

Job Summary

The Supervisor Lab coordinates workflows including organizing, staffing, directing, reviewing, and monitoring related to some or all aspects of the clinical laboratory disciplines (e.g., Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Point of Care, Toxicology). This position works closely with other laboratory section leaders, laboratory management, and pathologists. They ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.

Essential Functions

• Utilizes working knowledge of procedures and theories in all areas of responsibilities.
• Hires, onboards, and administers disciplinary actions of personnel as needed.
• Completes schedule and manages timekeeping.
• Implements policies and procedures as relates to specific area.
• Oversees training and orientation of personnel.
• Maintains standards of accreditation for their area.
• Performs regular discussion on priorities and performance to staff via touch bases, check-ins, etc.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education

• Bachelors, Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Laboratory Science/Biomedical Science/Biology/Biochemistry from a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) approved program (required for BSMH only)
• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical, or biological science or equivalent (required for Roper only)

Certifications

• MLS Medical Lab Scientist Certification or eligible by a nationally recognized certification agency (preferably ASCP) (required)

Experience

• 5 years of experience in a laboratory tech setting (preferred)
• Previous experience in a leadership position in a laboratory tech environment preferred, not (required)

Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrates leadership competencies and skills for the position, including excellent communication, customer service, continuous quality improvement, relationship development, and decision making
• Possesses extensive knowledge of clinical practice or function and a thorough understanding of the organization and work environment

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

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