Summary
Job Description:
Laboratory Supervisor
Full Time I Day Shift
Laboratory I Georgetown, Ky
Description:
- Provides direct supervision to assigned laboratory staff, including orientation, training, and ongoing competency assessment.
- Conducts performance appraisals, coaching, counseling, and corrective action as appropriate.
- Supports staff development and promotes adherence to departmental policies, procedures, and professional standards.
- Serves as a role model for professionalism, accountability, and teamwork.
- Oversees daily laboratory operations for the freestanding ED and Urgent Care, ensuring efficient workflow and appropriate test turnaround times.
- Coordinates staffing and scheduling to ensure adequate coverage while balancing operational and budgetary needs.
- Assists with inventory management, equipment functionality, and supply availability.
- Identifies operational issues and implements solutions to support continuous service delivery.
- Performs laboratory testing consistent with licensure, competency and entering results into the electronic medical record for patients presenting to the ER and Urgent Care Centers.
- Provides bench coverage to support workflow, staffing shortages, and peak volumes.
- Ensures accuracy, quality, and timeliness of test results in support of emergency and urgent care patient needs.
- Adheres to laboratory safety standards, infection prevention practices, and quality control procedures.
- Ensures compliance with applicable regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards (e.g., CLIA, CAP, ACHC, as applicable).
- Participates in quality assurance activities, audits, proficiency testing, and corrective action planning.
- Supports accurate documentation, policy adherence, and readiness for inspections and surveys.
- Create processes, policies, and protocols to align with hospital policy and evidence-based practice.
- Ensures compliance with applicable regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards (e.g., CLIA, CAP, ACHC, as applicable).
- Participates in quality assurance activities, audits, proficiency testing, and corrective action planning.
- Supports accurate documentation, policy adherence, and readiness for inspections and surveys. • Create processes, policies, and protocols to align with hospital policy and evidence-based practice.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree (in a chemical, physical or biological science or Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science from an accredited institution) required.
- 2 years of Experience.
- Must have 1 year experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist in the designated discipline and be qualified under CLIA regulations to function as a General or Technical Supervisor.
- Certified in Clinical Laboratory Science by recognized certifying agencies.
Benefits:
- Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Identity Theft Protection
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
- Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
- 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire
- Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
- PTO Sell Back Program
- Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
- Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support
- Retirement with Company Match
Work Experience
Education
If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!
Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
