Microbiology Supervisor

Trinity Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nazareth Hospital, a member of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, is seeking a Microbiology Supervisor to lead the Lab team. The role emphasizes quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and cross-department collaboration in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology and MLT (ASCP) certification or equivalent training/experience. The position requires Day shift, full-time hours, and a commitment to patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology.
• MLT (ASCP) certified, LA (ASCP) certified, or meet training/experience requirements for MLT certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs and reports monthly QA parameters to the Director of Consolidated Laboratory Services.
• Manages continuing education activities and addresses departmental or hospital problems.
• Checks daily reports for errors and notifies necessary personnel.
• Ensures preventative maintenance is performed on schedule with proper documentation.
• Accountable for 24/7 laboratory activities and ensures compliance with accrediting agencies.
• Interacts with physicians and other departments to address complaints, protocol changes, and unusual circumstances.
• Demonstrates broad knowledge of all aspects of the assigned section.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Assurance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology

Job description

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:Nazareth Hospital, a member of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, is looking for a Microbiology Supervisor to join our Lab team!

Employment Type: Full Time, Days

Ensures that assigned responsibilities are performed with the utmost of dignity for individual patients and staff members, with excellence in all functions and with a concern for efficiency.

• Performs, and reports monthly, to the Director of Consolidated Laboratory Services:
  • Quality assurance parameters
  • Continuing Education activities
  • Any departmental or hospital problems
  • Statistics
• Checks necessary daily reports for errors and corrects and notifies necessary personnel:
  • Caused by computer system
  • Caused by Technologists/Technician error
  • Caused by instrument problems
• Ensures that all Preventative Maintenance is performed on schedule, all troubleshooting, corrective action and reports are documented in an instrument/equipment log book.
• Accountable for the laboratory activities 24 hours per day, with delegation to other supervisors or senior Technologists as required.
  • Ensures that laboratory always complies with all accrediting agency regulations, i.e., AABB, CAP, PA State
• Interactions with physicians and other hospital departments to follow up on:
  • Complaints
  • Changes in protocol
  • Problems or unusual circumstances
• Demonstrates broad knowledge of all aspects of assigned section, i.e., theoretical and practical application.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology

• MLT (ASCP) certified, LA (ASCP) certified, or meet the training and/or experience requirements for MLT certification.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. 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.