Microbiology Section Supervisor

Doctors Hospital of Augusta; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education assistance

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Augusta is seeking a Microbiology Section Supervisor to oversee laboratory operations and ensure high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate must have a Baccalaureate Degree and at least three years of experience as a Microbiology Technologist. Responsibilities include supervising staff, monitoring lab activities, and ensuring compliance with regulations. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a $5K sign-on bonus for qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience as a Microbiology Technologist is required.
• Must hold state certification as Medical Lab Technician or Medical Laboratory Scientist.

Responsibilities

• Supervise laboratory operations and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Monitor section activities and implement improvement strategies.
• Provide ongoing performance feedback to staff.

Skills

Medical Lab Technician

Microbiology Technologist

Communication

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Biomedical Science, Biology or Chemistry

Job description

$5K Sign-On Bonus Available

Introduction

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below:

Microbiology Section Supervisor Doctors Hospital of Augusta

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are seeking a Microbiology Section Supervisor for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!

Job Summary And Qualifications

Directs and coordinates activities of workers engaged in performing chemical, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Oversees performance of tests in fields of microbiology, chemistry, histology, hematology, Immunohematology and serology.

What you will do in this role:

• Supervises day-to-day laboratory technical and non-technical resources and operations to meet organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Executes programs for staff hiring, orientation, training, competency and work assignment. Provides ongoing performance feedback to staff through coaching, performance review and counseling to ensure staff performance expectations are met.
• Monitors section activities and data to improve operations.
• Monitors department expenses, identifies and addresses areas of variance to meet fiscal and service goals.
• Ensures that staff receives information by developing and implementing a communication plan.
• Performs duties of a Technologist as required.

What qualifications you will need:

• (MLT-State) Medical Lab Technician - State, or (MLS) Medical Laboratory Scientist
• Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Biomedical Science, Biology or Chemistry required
• 3 years of experience as Microbiology Technologist required.

Doctors Hospital of Augusta

has provided quality healthcare services since 1973. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. With nearly 50 years of pioneering healthcare, our 350+ bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities. We offer a wide range of services for our patients. Our services include our nationally recognized Burn Center and Cancer Center, accredited by the American College of Surgeons. We are Chest Pain Accredited. We have earned the Joint Commission's certificate of distinction for total hip and total knee replacement and spinal fusion surgery and are the only CARF accredited facility in the area.

At Doctors Hospital, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our Augusta community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

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HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.