Microbiology Supervisor- Sumter Lab

Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, Inc.; Americus (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoebe Putney Health System in Americus, GA is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor to oversee a designated department in the Lab, including personnel, procedures, instrumentation and regulatory compliance under the direction of the Laboratory Director/Manager.

You will orient and train employees, assist with budgeting and ensure testing meets established standards. The supervisor may delegate tasks to a capable MLT and may temporarily act as the designated person in charge.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in medical technology.
• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology.
• Preferred: three or more years’ clinical laboratory technical experience with some supervisory experience.
• Licenses/certifications ASCP, AMT or AAB or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision of a designated department within the Lab.
• Trains all technologists and technicians to the essential needs of the department.
• Oversees calibrations and maintenance of instruments.
• Assures that tests are conducted within established standards.
• Produces accurate and timely laboratory information.
• Acts as charge person in the absence of a lab manager.

Education

Associate’s degree in medical technology

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology

Job description

Job Details

• Job Number: 34875
• Location: Sumter Campus
• Street Address: 126 US-280
• City, State: Americus, Georgia
• Zip Code: 31719
• Department: PSMC LABORATORY
• Shift: Days
• Job Type: Full time
• Posted Date: 2026-08-19

Job Summary

Provide supervision of a designated department within the Lab, to include personnel, procedure, instrumentation, compliance with regulatory agencies under the direction of the Laboratory Director/Manager. Orients and trains employees. Assists with employee recognition/discipline and evaluation process. Assists with budgeting process and maintaining budgetary goals. Performs all duties of an MT/MLT in designated departments. May serve as a delegating technologist to a competent MLT on the same shift and be responsible for his/her work. May temporarily act as the designated person in charge.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in medical technology.
• Required Bachelor’s degree in medical technology.
• Preferred Work Experience Three or more years’ Clinical laboratory technical experience with some supervisory experience.
• Required Licenses and Certifications ASCP, AMT, AAB or equivalent.

Essential Functions

• Provide assistance to the laboratory department.
• Strong performance includes demonstration of the following behaviors:
• Trains all technologists and technicians to the essential needs of the department.
• Evaluates equipment and procedures being evaluated for purchase.
• Oversees calibrations and maintenance of instruments.
• Assures that tests are conducted within established standards.
• Produces accurate and timely laboratory information.
• Works independently with little or no supervision.
• Uses sound clinical judgment when evaluating laboratory results.
• Produces quality patient results as evidenced by proper QC protocol and supporting documentation.
• Maintains all laboratory equipment properly as evidenced by proper documentation.
• Able to act as a charge person in the absence of a lab manager.
• Exhibits good communication skills.
• Exercises good judgment based on sound logic and clinical experience.
• Identifies areas for improvement and facilitates progress.
• Demonstrates technical skill in using equipment appropriate for role.
• Understands equipment operation.
• Maintains equipment in working order.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems.
• Uses technology to increase productivity.
• Adapts to new technology.
• Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion.
• Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc.
• Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers / users.
• Uses correct terminology.
• Conforms to required style and format.

Employer Overview

Phoebe Putney Health System is southwest Georgia’s preferred career choice for professionals who want to improve the community’s health by joining a respected, cutting-edge team. We offer you the opportunity to collaborate with the best colleagues in a friendly, close-knit setting that feels like family. Your career at Phoebe will allow you to apply learned skills, explore new paths and advance into greater opportunities. There’s more for you at Phoebe. Phoebe is simply the best, most advanced healthcare provider in the region. If you want to work in the medical field, we are the preferred choice, with the best technology, the most specialists and the area’s top talent. If you are searching for a non-clinical career that allows you to serve the community and grow, you’ll also find us ideal. We’re one of the area’s premier employers, offering a close-knit culture, outstanding benefits and many ways to develop your career.