Laboratory Supervisor - Microbiology

Job Summary

We are excited to offer an opportunity to supervise laboratory operations in assigned areas, overseeing personnel and day‑to‑day workflow. Sign‑On Bonus Eligible.

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, Cytotechnology, Histotechnology (Medical Laboratory Science) or a related field, OR Associate’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology or a related field.
• Current licensure as required by the state in which services will be provided:
  • West Virginia:
    Licensed as Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Cytotechnologist, or Histotechnologist.
  • Pennsylvania, Ohio, or Maryland:
    No state license requirement.
• Four (4) years of experience as a Medical Technologist, Medical Laboratory Technician, Histotechnologist, or Cytotechnologist.

• One of the following national certifications through the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT):
  Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Cytotechnologist (CT), or Histotechnologist (HTL).

• Assist Managers in supervising all lab areas and ensuring appropriate personnel coverage.
• Support staff orientation and participate in annual performance appraisals and disciplinary actions.
• Coordinate referral of reference laboratory specimens and ensure timely receipt of results.
• Collaborate with LIS personnel and technical staff to coordinate computer downtime activities.
• Operate and supervise laboratory equipment, preparing patient specimens per SOP.
• Contribute to development and revision of SOPs and department policies.
• Maintain current knowledge of hospital and lab administrative policies and safety procedures.
• Respond to customer inquiries and oversee specimen processing and phlebotomy activities.
• Seek guidance from Medical Directors and Managers on technical issues, training, QA/QC procedures.
• Prioritize laboratory requests and manage workload for optimal patient care and efficiency.
• Participate in staff meetings, in‑services, and disseminate information to staff and clinical teams.
• Review quality control records and test results to identify analytical errors and trends.
• Ensure daily workload completeness within turnaround times and adjust workflow as needed.
• Communicate with supervisory personnel, other labs, and patient/public to resolve issues.
• Possibly supervise residents and students, as required by laboratory policies.

• Ability to sit for extended periods.
• Capacity to lift or pull up to 25 pounds.

• Awareness of infection control and safety factors.
• Work in a loud, noisy environment.
• Tolerance for foul or unpleasant specimen odors.

• Competency in serving diverse patient populations:
  Neonates, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, and Geriatrics.
• Knowledge of medical technology and management principles.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Oversee the daily operation of the microbiology lab.
• Collaborate with the Lab Manager, Technical Director, and Laboratory Medical Director.
• Ensure staff compliance with testing procedures and quality assurance.
• Provide input for personnel performance evaluations.
• Assist the Technical Director with maintenance, updating of procedure manuals, and validation of new tests.
• Monitor specimen turnaround time and coordinate daily workload and staffing requirements.
• Perform duties of a microbiology technologist as needed.
• Maintain CAP compliance by reviewing checklists and implementing necessary changes.

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Shift: Day (United States of America)
Exempt/Non‑Exempt:
Non‑Exempt

Company: WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals
Cost Center: 106 WVUH Clinical Labs Microbiology
Address: 1 Medical Center Drive, Morgantown, West Virginia

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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