Supervisor, Laboratory

Vanderbilt Health; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health Laboratory is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor to assist in administrative oversight of operations under the Laboratory Director. You will lead, coach, and develop a team to ensure patient-focused care and continuous quality improvement across the lab.

The role emphasizes safety, compliance with CLIA standards, and efficient management of resources, with opportunities for professional growth within a comprehensive benefits program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 3 years of relevant work experience.
• ASCP certification (MT/MLS) or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise laboratory activities with data collection, records, and reporting.
• Oversee laboratory safety, regulatory compliance, and policy development.
• Manage staff scheduling, priorities, and performance evaluations; organize training.
• Foster coaching, mentoring, and effective communication within the team.
• Maintain knowledge of CLIA and other regulatory standards for testing compliance.
• Oversee equipment, supplies, data analysis tools, and quality management.
• Participate in cost analysis, budgeting, and strategic planning.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Quality Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Discover Vanderbilt Health

With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, we are the region's largest comprehensive academic health system. Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world-class care to the people of the Mid-South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. Here you'll find a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded and your uniqueness celebrated. We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region.

Organization:

VCH Laboratory Clinical

Job Summary:

The Laboratory Supervisor assists the Administrative Laboratory Director with the administrative, quality, and regulatory oversite of all aspects of laboratory operations under the direction of the CLIA Laboratory Director. The Laboratory Supervisor will lead by example, foster a culture of inclusive and unified teamwork, and demonstrate a commitment to exceptional patient care and continuous quality improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and supervises activities within the laboratory; prepares data collection and analysis, maintains records, prepares reports, and effectively communicates information with staff and leadership.
• Supervises laboratory safety and security including maintaining current knowledge of all relevant protocols, regulations, standards, and safety procedures, as well as developing and maintaining laboratory policies and procedures.
• Responsible for personnel activities such as staff scheduling and work assignments, setting priorities, evaluating performance; organizing training and staff development, coordinating staff meetings, continuing education/in-services, and student rotation schedules.
• Demonstrates exceptional coaching, mentoring, educational, and communication skills.
• Maintains an intimate working knowledge of federal, state, and industry regulatory standards for all complexities of clinical laboratory testing and applies that knowledge to effectively supervises laboratory personnel on maintaining operational compliance and inspection readiness.
• Responsible for laboratory equipment, supplies, and data analysis tools including validating, inspecting, maintaining, and/or troubleshooting; maintaining performance and compliance with the laboratory's quality management plan.
• Coordinates inventory management, requisitioning, invoicing, billing, and charge reconciliation tasks.
• Participates in cost analysis, capital, and strategic planning, and expense monitoring activities.

Technical Capabilities:

Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings.

These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South.

Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.

Core Accountabilities:

• Organizational Impact: Plans and sets day-to-day objectives for the team that have a direct effect on the results of the department or area that the job is in.
• Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Resolves technical and operational problems within provided guideline.
• Breadth of Knowledge: Applies advanced subject matter knowledge within a specific technical area and basic management knowledge to support the team.
• Team Interaction: Leads/supervises a unit within a department or a small department. Typically without budget or hire/fire authority. Role is typically a 'working' supervisor.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas. - Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships. - Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences.Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them. - Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness.Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly. - Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches. - Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges. - Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Certifications:

Medical Laboratory Technician - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level :

3 years

Education:

Bachelor's

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.