Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center · 11 hours ago
Lab Supervisor
Poplar Bluff, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expPoplar Bluff Regional Medical Center is seeking a Lab Supervisor responsible for coordinating and supervising laboratory operations. The role involves overseeing staffing, quality control, and compliance while ensuring efficient laboratory services and supporting continuous process improvements.
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Responsibilities
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
Maintains regular and reliable attendance
Complies with all policies and standards
Supervises, trains and oversees departmental staff
Schedules employees to ensure effective use of resources. Consults with Manager or Director on staffing issues
Assists with and contributes to performance evaluations and goal setting
Assists in managing departmental budget ensuring cost-effective operations while maintain high quality service
Monitors expenditures, ensuring cost-effective delivery of services
May contribute to evaluation and implementation of new technologies to enhance operational efficiency
May contribute to development of departmental policies, procedures and protocols
Ensures compliance with all relevant regulatory bodies
May participate in audits, inspections and accreditation processes as applicable
Follows established quality control practices to ensure accuracy, consistency and safety
Works closely with leadership teams to coordinate and improve service delivery
Stays up-to-date with industry advancements, new technologies, and regulatory changes
May work in a staff role, when required. Ensures that duties and responsibilities are fulfilled while meeting all competencies established for that job
Qualification
Required
1-2 years of related experience in the profession required
MLS - Medical Lab Scientist (Formally MT Certification) through ASCP, AMT, or equivalent certification agency required or
Certified Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)-AMT required or
CLS-L - Clinical Lab Scientist License through NCA required
Preferred
Associate Degree or higher preferred
1-2 years of previous leadership experience preferred
Additional certification in a specialized laboratory area (e.g., microbiology, hematology, blood bank) preferred
Company
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center (PBRMC) is located in the heart of Southeast Missouri in Poplar Bluff and serves Butler County and seven other surrounding counties.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Clyde Wood
Chief Executive Officer
Chad Falconer, PT, ATC/L, OCS
Partner at Advance Physical Therapy
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