Laboratory Supervisor (MLS)

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.