Supv-Laboratory

Sign-on bonus of $20,000 and relocation assistance available for full-time employment.

About the role

At SRHS, our Histology department is fast-paced, and collaboration is key, with everyone contributing their expertise to solve complex cases. The environment is supportive and fosters continuous learning, making it a place where professionals can thrive and make a significant impact on patient care.

In this position, you will perform tasks such as embedding, sectioning, and staining tissues, ensuring high-quality slides for accurate diagnosis. Attention to detail and a strong understanding of histology techniques are crucial for success.

As a Lab Supervisor, you will play a key role in overseeing clinical operations and ensuring smooth day-to-day workflows. You'll support your team when staffing is tight, troubleshoot operational challenges, and help drive solutions that keep everything running seamlessly. From scheduling to managing patient satisfaction, you'll be at the heart of collaboration, leadership, and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operation of the assigned laboratory section, including planning, organizing, and directing the activities of technical and non-technical personnel to ensure optimal, cost-effective delivery of services.
• Serve as a resource to identify, investigate, resolve, and monitor concerns, acting as a liaison for all levels of staff and collaborating with managers to ensure uninterrupted workflow.
• Perform various quantitative and qualitative clinical laboratory studies to comply with physician requests for analyses of blood, body fluids, and tissues, providing data for diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
• Follow established laboratory standards, practices, and procedures, and comply with department policies, procedures, and regulations, including Standards of Behavior.
• Provide and understand the specific communication needs of laboratory patients and families ranging from neonate to geriatric.
• Make decisions about sample collection and handling, perform testing of samples, and maintain accurate records and reporting of test results with knowledge of abnormal, normal, and critical values.
• Perform instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and quality control.
• Respond calmly and efficiently in crisis situations while withstanding the stress and demands of an active position.
• Work as a team member, demonstrating good interpersonal skills, following Standards of Behavior, and communicating professionally with physicians, management, and staff.
• Handle moderate chemical, biological, and/or low-level radiation exposure.
• Possess critical thinking skills to make decisions and use appropriate judgment.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting of data.
• Handle high-stress situations with a calm and efficient demeanor.
• Perform critical tasks within the special pathogens lab, if required.
• Train new associates and students, if required.
• Pass a color vision test.
• Perform Direct Observation per CMS guidelines.
• Ensure all associates complete the annual CAP competency requirements for their respective areas.
• Maintain in-depth technical knowledge in all areas of the department and perform competently in all areas of responsibility.
• Possess a high level of mental acuity with special attention to detail.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Modify hours due to departmental needs, if required.
• Hold team members accountable and support management with staffing concerns, staff scheduling, staff coaching/mentoring, and disciplinary actions as needed.

Requirements

• Associate degree in a related field.
• Five years of laboratory experience with in-depth knowledge of laboratory operations.
• Certification by an acceptable laboratory registry as a MLT, MT, MLS, HT, or HTL (as applicable).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in laboratory science or a related field.

Benefits

• $20,000 sign-on bonus for full-time employment.
• Relocation assistance available.