Laboratory Supervisor

Schedule

Full-time (40 hours per week), salaried position. Shifts are 6 AM–6 PM or 6 PM–6 AM. Weekend and holiday availability is required.

About the role

Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. The laboratory plays a crucial role in patient care by providing accurate and timely diagnostic testing and analyses. The team of dedicated professionals serves as essential partners in detecting, diagnosing, and monitoring various diseases and conditions.

Responsibilities

• Maintains professional skills and provides appropriate care to patients of all ages (neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics).
• Maintains personal competency on all equipment and procedures and assures competencies of employees in assigned section are up-to-date and complete according to Laboratory Competency Policy.
• Assists with daily work schedules to assure maximum production from assigned employees; evaluates daily workflow and makes adjustments in staffing as necessary.
• Completes and approves proper documentation of employees' hours/time in Kronos.
• Assures quality control procedures, instrument/equipment evaluation, and maintenance are carried out on schedule and properly documented as required by accrediting agencies.
• Ensures all QC, QA, proficiency testing, and calibrations are performed accurately and within specified time frames to assure all test results are valid prior to reporting.
• Collaborates with the Laboratory Manager on all policy and procedure issues and immediately notifies Manager of any issues regarding employees, procedures, or equipment.
• Troubleshoots instrument, equipment, or PC failure and facilitates resolution of problems.
• Maintains all documentation requirements of accrediting agencies.
• Facilitates training of new employees in accordance with Laboratory Practice.
• Facilitates evaluation of new or modified test procedures or equipment, as directed by Manager; writes or reviews procedures as directed by section Manager.
• Manages inventory and ordering of laboratory supplies.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial protection & PTO: life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance; short- and long-term disability; paid family leave; and paid time off.
• Financial & career growth: higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Employee well-being: mental, physical, and financial wellness programs including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Professional development: ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or chemical, physical, or biological science; graduate of a NAACLS-approved laboratory training program as applicable.
• Three years' experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP) in a hospital laboratory setting.
• Registration as a Medical Laboratory Technician or Medical Laboratory Scientist by the American Society for Clinical Pathologists, NCA, AMT, or AAB. If not MLS (ASCP) certified upon hire, certification is required within one year of hire date.
• BLS/CPR certification within six months of employment.

About Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center

Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center is a 12-bed critical access hospital that has served the rural Meyersdale community for 70 years. The hospital provides 24/7 emergency care as an accredited chest pain center, and offers high-quality, comprehensive outpatient, imaging, diagnostic, and specialty services close to home. The center also provides primary care services, preventative care, and community education through its Family Health Care Rural Health Clinic.