Laboratory Supervisor Job San Antonio area,Texas USA,Pharmaceutical

This is an evening shift (3pm‑11:30pm) position with rotational weekends. Candidates must have Microbiology experience.

Introduction

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Methodist Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare, as a Laboratory Supervisor.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay, including prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, telemedicine services, and Air Med medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
Colleague recognition program.
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Laboratory Supervisor assists the Manager with day‑to‑day operations of the section/department, including managing personnel, developing and monitoring quality control, quality assurance and proficiency testing programs, developing and evaluating laboratory methodologies, protocols and techniques, and overseeing care, maintenance, and utilization of department equipment, supplies, and inventories.

Essential Job Functions

Supports Managers in personnel activities such as interviewing, work allocation, orientation and training, staff development, problem resolution, evaluating performance, making recommendations for personnel actions, and motivating employees to achieve peak performance.

Understands laboratory methods and demonstrates knowledge of pathological processes, correlates disease states with test results, and independently performs specimen processing and testing, including moderate and high complexity testing as appropriate per facility, completing competency checklist, and administering quality control and calibration of instrumentation where applicable.

Assures compliance with accrediting agencies, understands and applies CQI principles, anticipates needs and develops, implements, and evaluates quality assurance programs, and provides corrective action and documentation.

Develops and evaluates laboratory methodologies, procedures and techniques in clinical specialties.

Acts as a resource to customers within and outside the department on testing methods, procedures, laboratory operations, safety, and training, serving as laboratory liaison and contact person in the absence of other management personnel.

Oversees ordering, care, maintenance, and utilization of department equipment, supplies, and inventories.

Additional Job Functions

Manages special projects, developing plans, coordinating resources, setting timelines, keeping Manager informed of progress, and completing projects within established limits.

Develops, implements, and evaluates programs for section/department orientation, competency and training; validates competency of co‑workers or subordinates.

Attends Leadership Skills courses and applies new knowledge, understanding, or skill to practical use on the job, continually improving learning.

Qualifications

Education:

Must have one of the following—

High school diploma or equivalent, completion of an official military medical laboratory procedures course, and held the military enlisted…