System Lab Supervisor - Microbiology & Quality Lead

Mercy Health Corporation; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 73,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Parental leave

Educational opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Certification reimbursement

Well-being programs

Employee discounts

On-Demand Pay

Financial education

Annual recognition/awards events

Community service opportunities

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a System Laboratory Supervisor for Microbiology to plan, direct and coordinate technical activities across the Janesville and Rockford campuses. This leadership role requires supervision of staff, ensuring quality and service levels, and collaboration with system lab supervisors, specialists and managers to achieve laboratory goals.

The position involves regulatory compliance, staff orientation/training, evaluating new methods and equipment, and ensuring appropriate test

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology or related laboratory science with recent experience in a similar setting.
• Qualified to perform high complexity testing per CLIA 493.1489 standard.

Responsibilities

• Develops quality control programs, policies, procedures and performance standards per regulatory requirements.
• Provides orientation protocols and staff training to ensure competency.
• Interviews and selects candidates with management for open positions.
• Evaluates new methods/equipment and coordinates implementation and training.
• Assures test menu meets clinical needs while balancing cost and quality.
• Oversees student clinical rotations and maintains up-to-date industry knowledge.
• Acts as technical consultant to medical staff and other departments.
• Standardizes practices across labs within the system.
• Participates in antibiotic stewardship program.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology or related laboratory science

Job description

Mercyhealth is seeking a System Laboratory Supervisor for Microbiology to plan, direct and coordinate technical activities across the Janesville and Rockford campuses. This leadership role requires supervision of staff, ensuring quality and service levels, and collaboration with system lab supervisors, specialists and managers to achieve laboratory goals.

The position involves regulatory compliance, staff orientation/training, evaluating new methods and equipment, and ensuring appropriate test