Supervisor - Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) - Core Laboratory - St. Joseph Warren Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Warren (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Dental and vision coverage

Tuition assistance

403(b) with employer contributions

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health seeks a Lab Supervisor for St. Joseph Warren Hospital to coordinate workflows across clinical laboratory disciplines, ensure regulatory and accreditation compliance, and lead teams in areas such as Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Immunology, and Microbiology.

The role partners with laboratory leaders, management, and pathologists to maintain high-quality patient care. Requires MLS certification or eligibility, leadership experience, and a CLIA-approved education

Qualifications

• MLS Medical Lab Scientist Certification or eligible by a nationally recognized certification agency (preferably ASCP) (required)
• 5 years of experience in a laboratory tech setting (preferred)
• Previous leadership experience in a laboratory tech environment preferred, not required
• Bachelors, Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Laboratory Science/Biomedical Science/Biology/Biochemistry from a CLIA approved program (required for BSMH) or Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical, or biological science or equivalent (required for Roper)

Responsibilities

• Utilizes working knowledge of procedures and theories in all areas of responsibilities.
• Hires, onboards, and administers disciplinary actions of personnel as needed.
• Completes schedule and manages timekeeping.
• Implements policies and procedures as relates to specific area.
• Oversees training and orientation of personnel.
• Maintains standards of accreditation for their area.
• Performs regular discussion on priorities and performance to staff via touch bases, check-ins, etc.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Quality improvement

Relationship development

Decision making

Education

CLIA-approved program (BSML/CLS/biology/biochem)

Medical technology / clinical laboratory science degree

Job description

About Us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Lab Supervisor – St. Joseph Warren Hospital

Job Summary

The Supervisor Lab coordinates workflows including organizing, staffing, directing, reviewing, and monitoring related to some or all aspects of the clinical laboratory disciplines (e.g., Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Point of Care, Toxicology). This position works closely with other laboratory section leaders, laboratory management, and pathologists. They ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.

Mercy Health

About Us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Lab Supervisor – St. Joseph Warren Hospital

Job Summary

The Supervisor Lab coordinates workflows including organizing, staffing, directing, reviewing, and monitoring related to some or all aspects of the clinical laboratory disciplines (e.g., Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Point of Care, Toxicology). This position works closely with other laboratory section leaders, laboratory management, and pathologists. They ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.

Essential Functions

• Utilizes working knowledge of procedures and theories in all areas of responsibilities.
• Hires, onboards, and administers disciplinary actions of personnel as needed.
• Completes schedule and manages timekeeping.
• Implements policies and procedures as relates to specific area.
• Oversees training and orientation of personnel.
• Maintains standards of accreditation for their area.
• Performs regular discussion on priorities and performance to staff via touch bases, check-ins, etc.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education

• Bachelors, Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Laboratory Science/Biomedical Science/Biology/Biochemistry from a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) approved program (required for BSMH only)
• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical, or biological science or equivalent (required for Roper only)

Certifications

• MLS Medical Lab Scientist Certification or eligible by a nationally recognized certification agency (preferably ASCP) (required)

Experience

• 5 years of experience in a laboratory tech setting (preferred)
• Previous experience in a leadership position in a laboratory tech environment preferred, not (required)

Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrates leadership competencies and skills for the position, including excellent communication, customer service, continuous quality improvement, relationship development, and decision making
• Possesses extensive knowledge of clinical practice or function and a thorough understanding of the organization and work environment

As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

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