Supervisor, Medical Laboratory

University Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Benefits w/Employer Match

PTO & Extended Illness Medical, Dental

Job summary

UMC Health System in Texas seeks a Supervisor, Medical Laboratory to oversee lab personnel and ensure accurate, compliant testing across multiple disciplines. The role requires leadership experience, certification (MT/MLS/MLT), and expert knowledge of instrumentation, QA, and regulatory standards.

You will manage scheduling, train staff, and coordinate with management to maintain high-quality patient testing.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in Biological Science, Medical Technology or related field, and MT(ASCP)/ MLS/ MLT certification.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in a high complexity testing environment or equivalent leadership.
• Ability to manage requisitions and orders, QA programs, and regulatory compliance (CLIA, CAP, FDA).

Responsibilities

• Oversee lab personnel and perform complex tests on patient samples.
• Provide technical guidance and training to staff on instrumentation and testing procedures.
• Establish and monitor quality assurance programs and corrective actions.
• Schedule coverage for call-outs, weekends, and holidays; coordinate lab operations.
• Ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, FDA and accreditation standards.

Skills

Laboratory leadership

Quality assurance

English fluency

Communication skills

Laboratory testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological Science / Medical Technology

MT(ASCP) / MLS(ASCP) / MLT(ASCP) or equivalent

Tools

Hospital information system

Laboratory instruments / analyzers

Job description

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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.

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.

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.

UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

*Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.*

Benefits

• Resilience program
• Emotional
• Physical
• Spiritual
• Financial
• Career
• Community
• On-Site Professional Counselors (EAP)
• Discounted Pharmacy Cost
• Cash Retention Bonus (only one in our region)
• Retirement Benefits w/Employer Match
• PTO & Extended Illness Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• And more at: https://apps.umchealthsystem.com/documents/wellness.pdf

UMC Vision, Mission and Standards

Vision: To Serve Our Patients in the Best Teaching Hospital in the Country

Mission Statement: Service is our passion. We serve by providing safe, high quality care to all, achieving excellent financial performance, and training tomorrow’s healthcare professionals.

Standards of Excellence: Attitude, Communication, Responsiveness, Compassion, Teamwork, Ownership, Safety and Respect

About UMC Magnet

Designated 501 licensed beds 62 Site locations Regions only Level I Trauma Center Regions only BICU DNV accredited Primary teaching hospital for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Ranked as one of the Best Places to Work in Texas by Texas Monthly

UMC Physicians Culture, Vision, Mission, and Standards

Culture: Service is Our Passion

Vision: The best place to work and the best place to receive healthcare.

Mission Statement: To improve the quality of life for our community by providing the best patient experience for every patient.

Standards: Teamwork, Respect, Accountability, Compassion, Kindness

About UMCP

35 Practice Locations - private practices and urgent care centers Over 125 physicians and advanced practice providers Ranked as One of the Best Places to Work in Texas by Texas Monthly Employee Engagement Score of 96% measured by Press Ganey Associates