Supervisor of Laboratory LIS

Ohio County Healthcare; Hartford (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio County Hospital in Hartford, KY is seeking a Supervisor of Laboratory LIS to lead laboratory testing operations and oversee LIS workflows. The role requires coordinating testing procedures, staff guidance, and quality control under the direction of the Director of Ancillary Services.

The ideal candidate will have a 2-year MLT degree (MLS preferred), and 2+ years of laboratory experience, with strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum high school diploma or equivalent; required for all positions; GED within 6 months may be allowed.
• Required: 2 year degree MLT.
• Preferred: 4 year degree MLS.
• Experience: 2 years laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs quality laboratory testing and monitors equipment performance.
• Provides directions for non-certified staff performing waived testing.
• Ensures corrective actions before reporting patient results.

Skills

Organized

Keyboarding

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Education

2-year degree MLT

4-year degree MLS

Tools

LIS

Meditech

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: Ohio County Hospital - Hartford, KY 42347, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 2 Year Degree, Travel Percentage: Negligible, Job Shift: Days, including Holidays & Weekends, POSITION TITLE: 410 – Supervisor of Laboratory LIS

LOCATION:

Hospital Setting

REPORTS TO:

Director of Ancillary Services

REVISION DATE:

9.30.2026

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Minimum high school diploma or equivalentrequired for all positions (may be allowed to sign a GED agreement to obtain within 6 months).

REQUIRED: 2 year degree MLT

PREFERRED: 4 year degree MLS

EXPERIENCE:

REQUIRED:

PREFERRED: 2 years laboratory experience

OTHER REQUIREMENTS OR LICENSURE: Organized, keyboarding skills, self-motivated. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Committed to continuing education with at least 6 hours of CEU in the field of laboratory science.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The job description reflects the general details considered necessary to fulfill the essential job functions and shall not be construed as all-inclusive of all work requirements inherent in this position. Other specific job-related knowledge and skills may be required. All employees subject to an annual performance evaluation based on the duties and responsibilities of this position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Usual working space is a well-ventilated area. Requires standing, walking, turning, bending, stooping, and lifting. Clear speech to communicate effectively with customers (e.g. patients, families, and other team members). Fine and gross motor skills. Environment may be stressful at times, therefore ability to work under stressful conditions is necessary. Lifting up to 50 lbs may be required, anything over 50 lbs should be a team lift or with the use of a lifting aid. Also subject to bloodborne pathogens at all times in patient care. May have occasional exposure to radiation during radiology procedures and to dangerous chemicals (cleaning and disinfecting agents).

COMPLIANCE AND REGULATORY EXPECTATIONS:

All employees are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that upholds the highest standard of integrity, ethical behavior, and regulatory compliance. As a condition of employment, employees must adhere to:

• OCH Code of Conduct
• OCH Policies and Procedures
• Scope of Practice within License/Certification.
• HIPAA and HIPAA Security Confidentiality Standards
• Workplace Safety
• Mandatory Training
• Annual Compliance Education

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs quality laboratory testing by monitoring testing equipment and systems for acceptable analytical performance.
• Provides directions for non-certified staff performing waived testing.
• Ensures corrective actions are taken prior to patient test results being reported.
• Provides orientation and training of testing personnel responsible for test performance, reporting of test result, and for instrument maintenance and calibration of test systems at defined intervals.
• Follow the laboratory procedure for specimen handling, processing, and testing.
• Performs proficiency testing specimens as assigned.
• Adhere to laboratory’s quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance performed. Follow laboratory policy and procedures when test systems are not within the lab’s acceptable level of performance.
• All other duties as assigned by Lab Manager.
• Additionally, responsible for user training on the LIS, effectively communicates issues between lab and IT, works with IT for troubleshooting issues affecting the lab and programs laboratory information system application development and support including the integration of new technologies and service goals with laboratory processes.
• Trains and shares all working knowledge of LIS with MLT/MLS Validations Tech.
• Oversees Meditech builds by Validation Tech and uses validation tech as accessory or possible replacement for LIS supervisor duties.

Qualifications:

POSITION TITLE: 410 – Supervisor of Laboratory LIS

LOCATION: Hospital Setting

REPORTS TO: Director of Ancillary Services

REVISION DATE: 9.30.2026

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Minimum high school diploma or equivalentrequired for all positions (may be allowed to sign a GED agreement to obtain within 6 months).

REQUIRED: 2 year degree MLT

PREFERRED: 4 year degree MLS

EXPERIENCE:

REQUIRED:

PREFERRED: 2 years laboratory experience

OTHER REQUIREMENTS OR LICENSURE: Organized, keyboarding skills, self-motivated. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Committed to continuing education with at least 6 hours of CEU in the field of laboratory science.