Job Description

Laboratory Supervisor
Full-time, Days

As a Lab Supervisor at Baldwin Health, you’ll join a team and be a part of a culture that's dedicated to providing top quality care to our patients. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package which may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) with matching, and student loan repayment for eligible roles.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.

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 requiredBachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related field preferred3-5 years of clinical laboratory experience required1-3 years in a leadership or supervisory role preferredExperience 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 orCertified Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)-AMT required orCLS-L - Clinical Lab Scientist License through NCA requiredAdditional certification in a specialized laboratory area (e.g., microbiology, hematology, blood bank) preferred

Baldwin Health is a 142-bed acute care hospital with more than 1,500 employees and a network of clinics serving greater coastal Alabama. Offering over 32 medical specialties, services include inpatient, outpatient, emergency, diagnostic, and surgical care, as well as Baldwin County’s only Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine Center, women’s imaging, advanced digital imaging, a 24-hour emergency department, and extended urgent care and imaging services including a freestanding ER in Gulf Shores. Recognized for quality and safety, Baldwin Health is the county’s only Chest Pain and Stroke accredited facility and one of just two Sepsis Certified hospitals in Alabama—committed to being a place of healing, caring, and connection for the community.

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