Supervisor Pre-Analytical Lab - 3rd Shift

Southeast Health; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Health in Alabama seeks an experienced supervisor to coordinate specimen processing and phlebotomy services in a hospital setting.

The role hires, trains, schedules, and evaluates staff; develops policies for processing activities and ensures compliance with CAP, JCAHO, and federal/state guidelines. Strong leadership, communication, and regulatory knowledge are essential for delivering accurate reports and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• BS or BA in medical technology or biological sciences; ASCP preferred.
• Associate’s degree, preferably in medical technology and/or MLT (ASCP).
• 10 years of phlebotomy experience in a hospital setting, with ≥5 years in a team leader/supervisory role.
• Minimum two years operational supervisory experience in a hospital clinical laboratory setting.
• Minimum two years computer experience.
• MT, MLT or Phlebotomy Certification.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and testing requirements.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with staff and customers.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for CAP, Medicare (medical necessity), state, and other accreditation agencies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise processing of specimens (in-patient and out-patient) and phlebotomy activities.
• Hire, train, schedule, and evaluate specimen processing and phlebotomy staff.
• Prepare, update and maintain written policies and procedures for all specimen processing activities.
• Ensure compliance with accrediting and regulatory agencies (CAP, JCAHO, state and federal).
• Oversee test charges, patient billing and reporting of results; coordinate with patient accounting, medical records and information services.
• Collaborate with other section supervisors to ensure high quality and customer service.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Team leadership

Lab operations

Regulatory knowledge

Medical terminology

Communication

Training

Computer literacy

CAP/Medicare knowledge

Education

BS in medical technology or biological sciences

ASCP preferred

Associate’s degree in medical technology/MLT (ASCP)

Job description

Southeast. Always the right career direction.Job Description SummaryCoordinates and supervises all activities relating to the processing of laboratory specimens(in-patient and out-patient) and phlebotomy activities: Hires, trains, schedules, and evaluates the performance of specimen processing and phlebotomy staff; prepares, updates and maintains written policies and procedures for all specimen processing activities; ensures that these activities are performed in compliance with all accrediting and regulatory agencies (i.e., CAP, JCAHO, state and federal guidelines). Oversees all activities relating to test charges, patient billing and reporting of results; collaborates with patient accounting, medical records and information services to ensure the accuracy of patient reports, charges, and bills; coordinates with other section supervisors to ensure that the highest level of quality and customer service is delivered consistently.Job DescriptionMinimum EducationBS or BA in medical technology or biological sciences, ASCP preferredAssociate’s degree , preferably in medical technology and/or MLT (ASCP)Equivalent experience that must include the following: 10 years of phlebotomy experience in a hospital setting, with at least five years in a team leader/supervisory roleMinimum Work ExperienceMinimum two years operational supervisory experience in a hospital clinical laboratory setting.Minimum two years computer experience.Required Licenses/CertificationsMT, MLT or Phlebotomy CertificationRequired Skills, Knowledge, and AbilitiesKnowledge of medical terminology and testing requirements.Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with staff and customers.Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.Ability to train staff effectively and document these activities consistentlyKnowledge of regulatory requirements for CAP, Medicare (medical necessity), state, and other accreditation agenciesShiftDayShift DetailsFirstFTE1TypeRegularJoin one of Forbes 500 best mid-sized employers in America.Equal Employment EmployerSoutheast Health is committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Southeast Health will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.