Laboratory Supervisor - Pathology - Lourdes Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off & leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking a Lab Supervisor at Lourdes Hospital to coordinate workflows across clinical laboratory disciplines, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and efficient operation. The role partners with laboratory leadership, management, and pathologists to maintain high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities include hiring, scheduling, policy implementation, staff training, and maintaining accreditation.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates leadership competencies and skills for the position, including communication, customer service, and decision making.
• Extensive knowledge of clinical practice and the organization’s work environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates workflows across clinical 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 area.
• Oversees training and orientation of personnel.
• Maintains accreditation standards for the area.
• Discusses priorities and performance with staff through regular check-ins.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Quality Improvement

Staff Development

Regulatory Compliance

Education

CLIA-approved program (required for BSMH)

Bachelor’s in medical technology/clinical laboratory science or biology/biochemistry

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.

Lab Supervisor – Lourdes Hospital

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 Bon Secours 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.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon secours Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affiantative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail]