Supervisor, Medical Laboratory

UMC Health System; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

UMC Health System is seeking a Supervisor, Medical Laboratory at the UMC Main Campus. This role oversees lab personnel, performs complex tests, and ensures quality and compliance across disciplines.

The supervisor collaborates with management, ensures staffing coverage, and leads instrument evaluations and test implementations, driving accurate patient testing and adherence to CLIA, CAP, FDA standards.

Qualifications

• AA/AS in approved science with 5 years leading a high-complexity lab; MT(ASCP) MLS/MLT or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s in approved science with 3 years leadership in high-complexity testing; MT(ASCP) MLS/MLT or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the work of assigned lab personnel.
• Perform complex tests on patient samples using sophisticated equipment.
• Support staff with examining blood, bodily fluids, tissues, and cells.
• Establish and maintain quality assurance programs to monitor and ensure the accuracy of test results.
• Ensure scheduling and adequate lab coverage during call-outs, weekends, and holidays.
• May work in core lab areas including Microbiology, Chemistry, Hematology, Transfusion, Toxicology, and Molecular Diagnostics.
• Responsible for evaluations and implementation of new laboratory instruments and tests.
• Manage requisitions and orders.
• Ensure reporting and documenting results per procedures and compliance.
• All other duties related to the Medical Laboratory.

Skills

Leadership experience

Laboratory expertise

English proficiency

Education

AA/AS in approved science + 5 years leadership

Bachelor’s in approved science + 3 years leadership

Job description

## Supervisor, Medical LaboratoryApply: UMC Main Campus: Full time: Posted Today: R22598We’ve learned that what is best for patients is also best for employees. Learn more about why we are one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas.NOTICE OF FILING PETITIONER: UMC HEALTH SYSTEM TITLE: Supervisor, Medical Laboratory (One Opening) DUTIES: Overseeing the work of assigned lab personnel. Perform complex test on patient samples using sophisticated equipment; This duty requires advanced knowledge of clinical laboratory instrumentation, testing methodologies, and quality control practices. The employee must possess the technical skills necessary to operate, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot complex laboratory analyzers and equipment while accurately interpreting test results and identifying analytical issues that may affect patient testing. Support staff members with examining blood, bodily fluids, tissues, and cells; This duty requires comprehensive knowledge of specimen collection, processing, preservation, and testing procedures across multiple laboratory disciplines. The employee must be able to provide technical guidance and training to laboratory personnel, assist with the interpretation of complex laboratory findings, and support the resolution of technical and procedural issues encountered during testing. Establish and maintain quality assurance programs to monitor and ensure the accuracy of test results; This duty requires extensive knowledge of quality management systems, quality assurance principles, proficiency testing, and regulatory compliance standards, including CLIA, CAP, FDA, and other applicable accreditation requirements. The employee must be capable of analyzing quality indicators, conducting root cause analyses, implementing corrective and preventive actions, and developing procedures that support accurate and reliable patient testing. Ensure scheduling and adequate lab coverage during call-outs, weekends, and holidays; This duty requires strong organizational, leadership, and workforce management skills. The employee must be able to assess staffing needs, coordinate work schedules, adjust staffing assignments to meet operational demands, and effectively communicate with personnel to maintain continuous laboratory coverage while ensuring compliance with departmental policies and staffing requirements. May be assigned to work in any area of the core laboratory including but not limited to: Microbiology, Chemistry, Hematology, Transfusion, Toxicology, and Molecular Diagnostics. Responsible for evaluations and implementation of new laboratory instruments and tests. Manage requisitions and orders. Ensure laboratory procedures for reporting and documenting results, and the use of laboratory instrumentation is in compliant. All other assigned duties related to the Medial Laboratory. SPECIAL SKILLS: Understands and can articulate correct procedures to accurately identify patients, label specimens, and verify there is adequate sampling for the testing ordered; Good knowledge of test menu and ability to manage requisitions/orders; Demonstrate ability to perform basic functions in the hospital information system; Clear communicator; Speak, read, and write English fluently; Ability to accurately interpret laboratory test results, recognize abnormal or critical values, and communicate findings appropriately to healthcare providers; Knowledge of laboratory regulatory and accreditation standards including CAP, AABB, DNV, and FDA compliance requirements. SALARY RANGE: $36.25 to $68.00 per hour. WORK LOCATION: UMC HEALTH SYSTEM - 602 Indiana Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79415 MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's Degree or academic equivalent in Biological Science, Clinical Laboratory, Medical Technology or related field. MT(ASCP), or MLS (ASCP), or MLT(ASCP) or equivalent. 36 months of Leadership experience as Medical Laboratory Scientist or related occupation in a high complexity testing environment. ALTERNATIVE JOB REQUIREMENTS: Associate's Degree or academic equivalent in Biological Science, Clinical Laboratory, Medical Technology or related field. MT(ASCP), or MLS (ASCP), or MLT(ASCP) or equivalent. 60 months experience required. HOW TO APPLY: https://umchealthsystem.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Externa Job Summary Supervisor, Medical Laboratory will collaborate with laboratory staff and management to ensure all CLIA, DNV, and any other credentialing requirements are met. The supervisor will provide first level support to all laboratory staff, where assigned Reports to: Assistant Director or Director, Medical Laboratory Job Specific Responsibilities Daily assignments may include but are not limited to: • Overseeing the work of assigned lab personnel • Perform complex test on patient samples using sophisticated equipment • Support staff members with examining blood, bodily fluids, tissues, and cells • Establish and maintain quality assurance programs to monitor and ensure the accuracy of test results • Ensure scheduling and adequate lab coverage during call-outs, weekends, and holidays • May be assigned to work in any area of the core laboratory including but not limited to: Microbiology, Chemistry, Hematology, Transfusion, Toxicology, and Molecular Diagnostics. • Responsible for evaluations and implementation of new laboratory instruments and tests • Manage requisitions and orders • Ensure laboratory procedures for reporting and documenting results, and the use of laboratory instrumentation is in compliant • All other assigned duties related to the Medial Laboratory Education and Experience • AA/AS in approved science + 5 years of leadership experience AND (1) Certification: MT(ASCP) MLS (ASCP) MLT(ASCP) or equivalent OR Bachelor’s in approved science + 3 years of leadership experience in a high complexity testing environment AND (1) Certification: MT(ASCP) MLS (ASCP) MLT(ASCP) or equivalent Required Licensures/Certifications/Registrations • MT(ASCP) MLS(ASCP) MLT(ASCP) AMT, NCA or equivalent Skills and Abilities • Understands and can articulate correct procedures to accurately identify patients, label specimens, and verify there is adequate sampling for the testing ordered • Ability to effectively build genuine relationship with lab staff and physicians alike • Possess the versatility to work with various levels of employees and lead people from all backgrounds • Demonstrated sense of urgency with high level of quality and accuracy • Speak, read, and write English fluently Interaction with Other Departments and Other Relationships This position has much interaction with nursing staff and other hospital departments Physical Capabilities The Laboratory Supervisor can expect to stand for long periods of time and walk frequently. This position also requires frequent stooping, sitting, reaching, bending and kneeling. The incumbent may also be required to carry items up to 50 pounds. Near visual and color acuity is required. Environmental/Working Conditions This position is subject to inside environmental changes that may include constant change in temperatures and minimal exposure to cleaning, staining, and testing chemicals