General Laboratory and Phlebotomy Supervisor

Position Summary

This position provides general operational supervision under the direction of the director/manager to assigned personnel. Responsible for organizing, directing and controlling workflow aspects of the section in order to improves processes to provide high quality and cost effective services.

Scope and Complexity

Supervisory responsibility of providing quality, timely, reliable and consistent services. Internal and external customers include laboratory staff, hospital staff, pathologists, medical directors, physician’s offices, patients, vendors, regulatory agencies and educational facilities. Confers with director/manager for unusual situations.

Physical Demands/Environment Factors

• Able to sit, stand, walk, end, squat, reach, and stretch frequently.
• May be required to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and body fluids.
• Needs adequate color vision.
• Requires significant use of computer, phone and general office equipment.
• Needs adequate visual acuity, ability to grasp and handle objects.
• Able to communicate effectively.
• May require off-site travel.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology.
• Four (4) years’ training and experience in high-complexity testing in the respective specialty.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Science.
• MLS or Specialty Certification.
• One (1) year of supervisory experience.