Blood Bank Lab Supervisor Job at Community Health Systems, Gadsden, AL

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  • Community Health Systems
  • Gadsden, AL

Job Description

**Job Summary** The Supervisor, Lab is responsible for coordinating and supervising laboratory operations, ensuring the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and regulatory compliance. This role oversees staffing, scheduling, training, quality control, supply management, and collaboration with laboratory administration, nursing, and physicians. The Supervisor also monitors financial performance, ensures adherence to regulatory requirements, and supports continuous process improvements. Additionally, this position provides technical expertise and performs laboratory testing as needed. **Essential Functions** + Supervises daily laboratory operations, including staffing, scheduling, workflow management, and supply inventory, ensuring seamless and efficient services. + Oversees laboratory testing processes, ensuring timely, accurate, and high-quality test results in compliance with CAP, CLIA, Joint Commission, and other regulatory standards. + Manages quality control (QC) and proficiency testing, troubleshooting outliers, documenting corrective actions, and ensuring compliance with accreditation guidelines. + Leads and develops laboratory staff, conducting competency assessments, training, coaching, and performance evaluations to foster professional growth and compliance. + Monitors and maintains laboratory equipment, ensuring proper functionality, preventive maintenance, and escalating issues to the Administrative Laboratory Director. + Supports financial management efforts, monitoring supply usage, reducing waste, and selecting cost-effective reagents and materials. + Facilitates clear and effective communication, conducting regular staff meetings, disseminating relevant information, and maintaining collaboration with clinical teams. + Ensures a safe and compliant work environment, promoting adherence to infection control, safety protocols, and regulatory policies. + Drives continuous process improvement initiatives, identifying and implementing strategies to enhance laboratory efficiency, patient care, and operational outcomes. + Performs other duties as assigned. + Complies with all policies and standards. **Qualifications** + Associate Degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution; or passing score on the Clinical Laboratory Technology Proficiency examination approved by HHS (HEW); or employment as a laboratory supervisor prior to January 1, 1995 in a hospital licensed by the Department of Health required + Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related field preferred + 3-5 years of clinical laboratory experience required + 1-3 years in a leadership or supervisory role preferred + Experience in laboratory quality management, process improvement, or regulatory compliance preferred **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** + Expertise in laboratory methodologies, instrument troubleshooting, and workflow optimization. + Strong knowledge of CLIA, CAP, Joint Commission, and OSHA regulatory requirements. + Ability to lead and mentor laboratory staff, ensuring competency, development, and compliance. + Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills, particularly in quality control, equipment malfunctions, and regulatory compliance. + Strong organizational and financial management skills, ensuring cost-effective laboratory operations. + Proficiency in laboratory information systems (LIS), electronic medical records (EMR), and data analysis tools. + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering collaboration with laboratory administration, nursing, and physicians. **Licenses and Certifications** + MLS - Medical Lab Scientist (Formally MT Certification) through ASCP, AMT, or equivalent certification agency required or + Certified Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)-AMT required or + CLS-L - Clinical Lab Scientist License through NCA required + Additional certification in a specialized laboratory area (e.g., microbiology, hematology, blood bank) preferred INDLABPHARM Equal Employment Opportunity This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.

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