Microbiology Medical Laboratory Supervisor

Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is a leading, non-profit healthcare organization passionately dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community. With a history dating back to 1898, LMHS remains a cornerstone of healthcare excellence, catering to the evolving needs of Licking County. Our cutting-edge facility provides a comprehensive spectrum of patient care services, from emergency medicine to home healthcare, with specialized services in cancer, heart health, maternity, and mental wellness. Joining the LMHS team offers a unique opportunity to directly impact the health of your friends, family, and neighbors in a community-focused environment.

About the role

The Microbiology Laboratory Supervisor provides operational oversight, technical direction, and quality management for the Microbiology and Serology departments. This role balances active bench work with supervisory duties—including quality control (QC) maintenance, regulatory compliance (CAP/JCAHO/ISO), accreditation readiness, staff competency evaluations, and interdepartmental collaboration. The ideal candidate acts as a key liaison to Infection Prevention, Pharmacy, and Hospital Administration, serving on critical committees such as Antibiotic Stewardship and Infection Control.

Responsibilities

• Review weekly QC (organism maintenance, antibiotic susceptibility, new lot/shipment validations).
• Direct proficiency testing, complete LIS tracers/audits, and maintain ISO document compliance.
• Review and revise laboratory procedure manuals, CPT codes, and Chargemaster listings annually.
• Lead preparations and readiness for JCAHO/CAP inspections, ISO audits, and regulatory site visits.
• Perform initial training check-offs for new employees and students.
• Execute annual competency/proficiency evaluations and performance goal reviews for staff.
• Represent the department on the Hospital Infection Control, Antibiotic Stewardship, and Pathology QI committees.
• Perform clinical diagnostic testing on bench rotations and troubleshoot complex test or instrument issues.
• Conduct daily master log reviews, monitor quality control (QC), and implement corrective actions.
• Research, evaluate, and implement new testing methodologies, instrumentation, and alternate equipment.
• Maintain up-to-date standing supply orders, reference test lists, and vendor contracts.

Requirements

• Job requires knowledge, skill, and ability to provide testing care for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations.
• Computer skills are necessary.
• Must possess visual acuity to distinguish fine graduations of color and to closely examine specimens microscopically and macroscopically, as well as manual dexterity sufficient to work with small instruments and delicate equipment.
• Must be registered or registry-eligible as MLS (Medical Laboratory Science).
• Analytical ability to resolve technical problems, relate test results to normal health states, and interpret quality control data.

LMH is accredited by DNV and TJC, and as such, may require specific annual education related to specialty certifications and standards.