Medical Lab Supervisor

Bradley Medical Center, LLC; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Vitruvian Health is seeking a skilled Medical Laboratory Technician/MLS with strong leadership and teaching abilities. The role involves performing complex tests, maintaining equipment, and ensuring regulatory compliance while mentoring students and staff.

The ideal candidate holds AS/AS in MEDLAB Tech or BS in MLS and has MT/MLS ASCP certification with 2+ years in a clinical lab. Tennessee licensure requirements must be met post-hire.

Qualifications

• Education: AS/ASL in Medical Laboratory Technology or BS in Medical Laboratory Science or Natural Science preferred.
• Licensure: MT/MLS ASCP or equivalent; must obtain MT/MLS ASCP or equivalent within 12 months; HEW Technologist acceptable.
• Experience: Two years’ MT/MLS or MLT in a clinical laboratory with relevant sections.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide variety of complex clinical laboratory tests and procedures.
• Maintains and calibrates highly scientific equipment and provides direction to others.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable standards established by regulatory agencies; teaches and provides in-services.

Skills

Managerial skills

Interpersonal skills

Visual acuity

Mathematical skills

Problem solving

Color discrimination

Medical communication

Education

AS/ASL in Medical Laboratory Technology

BS in Medical Laboratory Science or Natural Science

Job description

Who We Are

At Vitruvian Health, we serve with compassion. As the leading healthcare system for northwest Georgia and southeast Tennessee, we are committed not only to strengthening the health of our communities, but also to supporting the growth, success, and well‑being of every team member.

Our Legacy: Formerly Hamilton Health Care System, Vitruvian Health is built on a legacy of trust, innovation, and exceptional care. With more than 80 access points across the region—including Hamilton Medical Center and Bradley Medical Center—you’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger: a connected, mission‑driven team making a difference every day.

Our core values—Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Excellence (PRIDE)—guide every interaction and decision. We believe in empowering our people, celebrating what makes us unique, and delivering care that reflects the heart of our mission.

Join us and build a meaningful career where you’re valued, inspired, and supported to make a real impact. Excellence. Every person. Every time.

JOB SUMMARY

Performs a wide variety of complex clinical laboratory tests and procedures according to established standards; maintains and calibrates highly scientific equipment; provides direction to others in work setting and ensures compliance with all applicable standards established by regulatory agencies. Provides teaching and in‑services to students and other personnel. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served. Must demonstrate knowledge of age dependent expected values and access data reflective of the patients' current status in relation to their age specific needs.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: A.S or A.A.S degree in Medical Laboratory Technology required or a B.S degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Natural Science preferred.
• Licensure: Certified MT/MLS ASCP or equivalent. Certified MLT ASCP or equivalent accepted but must obtain certification as a MT/MLS ASCP or equivalent within 12 months. HEW Technologist certification is acceptable. Must maintain certification throughout employment of Vitruvian Medical Center. Must meet Tennessee State Laws of licensure of clinical laboratories.
• Experience: Two years’ experience as an MT/MLS or MLT in a clinical laboratory with experience in sections with assigned responsibility.
• Skills: Exhibits good managerial and interpersonal skills. Visual acuity, mathematical skills, problem solving skills and color discrimination ability. Ability to distinguish sound in low to high range to assure proper operation of clinical equipment. Ability to communicate with other healthcare providers by telephone to obtain or give information critical to patient care. Good communication skills. Ability to obtain and interpret pertinent information in terms of the patients' needs that are age appropriate. Ability to select proper instrumentation/supplies appropriate for age group of patients served. Demonstrates consistent ability to perform clinical skills necessary in the care and treatment of a variety of ages in patients, particularly focusing on the neonate, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.