Supervisor Lab

Ridgeview-2; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 51,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgeview Medical Center in Minnesota seeks a Laboratory Supervisor to oversee laboratory operations, financial and scientific aspects across assigned sites, including off-site clinics. The role emphasizes leadership, staffing, budgeting, and regulatory compliance within a collaborative team.

You will provide direct supervision, develop staffing programs, oversee recruitment and performance evaluations, and ensure quality across laboratory services in alignment with organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (MLS) or Medical Technology with clinic coordination experience.
• Experience in technical supervision of a laboratory testing department.
• Certified as a Medical Laboratory Scientist per CLIA standards or equivalent.
• Strong leadership, staff development, and budgeting awareness.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision of the Laboratory and support department leadership in program development.
• Oversee recruiting, hiring, orientation, and staff development with objective performance evaluations.
• Monitor budget and productivity to ensure financial viability of the Laboratory.
• Review policies and ensure compliance with local, state and federal requirements.
• Oversee Point of Care Testing competency and site needs as appropriate.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Communication skills

English proficiency

Team coaching

Budget awareness

Kronos system

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (MLS) or Medical Technology

Tools

Kronos

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Base Pay $37.42 - $56.08 / Hour
• Job Category Leadership
• Employee Type Full Time
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others Yes

Contact information

• Phone [phone]

Description

Purpose of Job

The Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for the financial, technical and scientific oversight of the laboratories as appropriate. The Laboratory Supervisor will be responsible for all laboratory functions in their assigned area including Off Site clinics as necessary. The Laboratory Supervisor works in collaboration with the laboratory and clinic management to evaluate staffing needs and competency for the laboratory staff. The Laboratory Supervisor is the CLIA Laboratory Director for their assigned laboratories as appropriate.

Job Functions

• Provides direct supervision of the Laboratory. Supports the department director/manager through development of programs, goals and objectives consistent with those of the organizations overall strategic plan and initiatives.
• Supervises staff resources by overseeing the recruiting, selecting, hiring and orienting qualified individuals. Evaluates staff performance in an accurate, consistent, objective and timely manner. Assists in the development of core position hiring strategies and ensures opportunities for professional development. Contributes a cohesive team of Laboratory department committed to providing distributive, clinical and service quality to all customers.
• Carries out functions with an awareness of operating expenses and key indicators within the budget for the Laboratory. Supports department director/manager in quality improvement efforts and service delivery that contributes to the overall success and financial viability of Laboratory.
• Reviews and monitors applicable policies and procedures. As assigned, ensures compliance with local, state and federal regulatory agency standards.
• Proactively identifies and acts upon improvement projects and opportunities through observation, data analysis, engagement with partners, review of external impact factors and best practices, as well as ongoing communication with leadership and staff.
• Responsible for oversight of the laboratory staff including directing work within the system and coordinating with clinic site managers on quality needs as appropriate.
• Monitors quality assurance to improve laboratory processes including but not limited to: daily review of patient results; review and document quality control records; ensures instrument performance to include calibration, maintenance record review and troubleshooting and take remedial action as necessary; calculates productivity, quality assurance data and reports to clinic management.
• Point of Care Testing: Competency assessment and testing oversight for non-Lab staff performing point of care testing at the given site as appropriate. This includes but not limited to staff collecting, processing, transporting or testing patient laboratory specimens. Work collaboratively with the Point of Care Coordinator for standardization of training and site needs.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (MLS) or Medical Technology (MT) with experience in clinic technical coordination of laboratory services
• Experience in technical supervision of a laboratory testing department
• Certified as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Registry or equivalent per CLIA standards

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Professional presence and effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions
• Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and coach a team
• Excellent communication and influencing skills and ability to build strong working relationships at all levels
• Ensures excellent service with a high degree of urgency to internal and external customers
• Demonstrated computer aptitude to include ability to effectively utilize the Kronos system and Microsoft Suite

License/Certifications

• Certified as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by the American Society for Clinical Pathology board of registry or equivalent per CLIA standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred 3 to 5 years of applicable experience

Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation such as: the requirements of the position, experience, education, knowledge, and skills along with location and internal equity. Pay listed does not include any shift, weekend, or other differentials.

Prefer at least 2-3 years supervisory experience.