Microbiology Lab Supervisor - Day shift

Trinity Health Corp.; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 49,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Free onsite parking

Referral rewards program

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a Microbiology Lab Supervisor at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, MD. This full-time day shift role leads the Microbiology lab operations, ensuring high‑complexity testing quality and compliance with CLIA standards.

The supervisor will manage QA/QC, staff training, and competency, while coordinating with the department manager to evaluate staff performance and resolve technical issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Clinical or Medical Laboratory Science, with NAACLS clinical rotation in Microbiology.
• Bachelor's degree with biology, chemistry, and math coursework and NAACLS clinical lab science credentialing.
• Current ASCP or AMT certification as Clinical/Medical Laboratory Scientist or Microbiology MT.
• Current AAB certification as Medical Technologist or Microbiology MT with 10+ years of high-complexity clinical microbiology experience.
• Credentialing options for HEW-certified MT candidates with 10+ years of microbiology work experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized microbiology procedures and review/approve clinical test results for high-complexity testing.
• Oversee operational continuity of the Microbiology lab and related areas.
• Implement and maintain the Microbiology quality management program (QA/QC, documentation, training).
• Participate in staff evaluations with the department manager.
• Serve as a resource for resolving technical matters and ensure competency training across staff.

Skills

Laboratory methodologies

Quality assurance

Preventive maintenance

Result interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science

NAACLS accredited clinical microbiology rotation

ASCP/AMT certification as CLS/MT or Microbiology MT

AAB certification as MT or Microbiology MT with 10+ years of experience

Job description

Job Information

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Job Title: Microbiology Lab Supervisor Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours/week) Shift: Day shift Location: Holy Cross Hospital - Silver Spring, MD

Position Purpose

Perform routine and specialized procedures, and reviews and approves clinical test results for use in the diagnosis and treatment of patients in accordance with established protocol for a laboratory performing high complexity procedures as defined by the standards of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988.

As a Supervisor you will have:

• Strong knowledge of laboratory methodologies, interpretation of results, quality assurance, and preventive maintenance.
• This position functions within the management structure of the Medical Laboratory and is responsible for the operational continuity of the Microbiology laboratory and other laboratory areas providing Microbiology laboratory services.
• Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of and participates in the Microbiology laboratory quality management program, to include quality assurance and quality control functions, review of daily test results, maintenance schedules and records, document development, creation and control, adherence to all applicable policies and procedures, and other related functions to ensure that acceptable levels of analytic performance are maintained.
• Responsible for the review, preliminary counseling, and participation in staff evaluations with the department manager.
• Acts as the resource person resolving technical matters.
• Responsible for the execution of the staff training and competency plan for the department, to include the documentation and coordination of orientation, training, and support for ongoing competency of laboratory staff assigned to provide Microbiology laboratory services as established by the department manager.
• The department manager retains responsibility for the training plan and acceptance of all training and competency documentation.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree in Clinical or Medical Laboratory Science (Medical Technology), biological, chemical, or related science, and successful completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) accredited clinical/medical laboratory science program educational rotation in Clinical Microbiology.
2. A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university, including courses in biological science, chemistry and mathematics, and successful completion of National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) accredited clinical/medical laboratory science program.
3. Current American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT) certification as a Clinical/Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist, or Microbiology Laboratory Scientist or Microbiology Medical Technologist.
4. Current American Association of Bioanalysts certification as a Medical Technologist or Microbiology Medical Technologist with at least ten (10) years of current Clinical Bacteriology laboratory work experience performing high complexity testing of all common patient specimen types.
5. Can consider previously certified Medical Technologists who met credentialing requirements from the United States Department of Health, Education & Welfare (HEW certified MT) who meet the required knowledge skills and abilities listed below and possess at least 10 years of recent and continuous clinical microbiology work experience.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $35.80/hour - $55.54/hour Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment.
• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
• Free onsite parking.
• Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.
• Referral Rewards Program

About Us

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves the two most populous counties in Maryland, Montgomery and Prince George’s, with a commitment to being the most trusted provider of health-care services in the area. Founded in 1963 by the Sisters of the Holy Cross, Holy Cross Health is a member of Trinity Health of Livonia, Michigan. Holy Cross Hospital, in Silver Spring, is one of the largest hospitals in Maryland, and Holy Cross Germantown Hospital is the first hospital in the nation built on a community college campus, enhanced by an educational partnership. The Holy Cross Health Network operates primary-care practices and affordable health centers, and offers a wide range of innovative, community-based health and wellness programs. Specialty care, home care and hospice services round out Holy Cross Health’s high-quality and coordinated continuum of care that aims to improve health and let you live life on your own terms. Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Program Details

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.