Laboratory Supervisor

Position Details

Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare. As the only Level 2 Trauma center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population. Our facility is licensed for 910 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits

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Lakeland Regional Health is currently seeking motivated individuals to join our team in various entry-level positions. Whether you're starting your career in healthcare or seeking new opportunities to make a difference, we have roles available across our primary and specialty clinics, urgent care centers, and upcoming standalone Emergency Department. With over 7,000 employees, Lakeland Regional Health offers a supportive work environment where you can thrive and grow professionall

y.
Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Perio d: 80

.00Sh ift: Flexible Ho

ursLocat ion: 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland,

FLPay R ate: $99,923.20-$124,904

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Position Sum

mary
The LRH Laboratory Support Supervisor oversees pre-analytical operations within the clinical laboratory, including specimen collection, transport, and processing. This role ensures efficient workflow, staff coordination, and compliance with safety and quality stan

dards
Position Responsibi

lities
People At The Heart Of Al

• l We DoFosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collabo
• ration.Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum o
• f care.Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely c

reated.
Safety And Performance Imp

• rovementBehaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team
• safety.Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quali
• ty work.Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standa

rd work.
St

• ewardshipDemonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and fa
• cilities.Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and pr

ocedures.
Standard Work: Supervisor - Laborato

• ry SupportSupervise daily activities of support staff in phlebotomy, specimen management, courier services, and send-o
• ut testingCoordinate staffing schedules, performance evaluations, and trainin
• g programsMonitor and improve workflow patterns to optimize turnaround times and redu
• ce errors.Ensure compliance with laboratory standard operating procedures (SOPs) and regulatory
• guidelinesTroubleshoot operational issues and provide technical assistanc
• e to staffCollaborate with healthcare professionals to resolve specimen-relate
• d concernsMaintain inventory of supplies and oversee equipment m
• aintenanceParticipate in developing and implementing new procedures for specimen handling and
• transport.Overseeing and optimizing total lab automation systems to enhance efficiency an
• d accuracyEnsuring all maintenance records are reviewed and signed off to maintain compliance and operational

efficiency
Competencies &

amp; Skill

• s
  Essential:Strong leadership, communication, and organizat
• ional skillsFamiliarity with regulatory standards (e.g., CLIA
• , CAP, OSHA)Leadership & Team Management Ability to guide, mentor, and motivate support staff while maintaining accountabilit
• y and moraleAttention to Detail Precision in documentation, labeling, and compliance to avoid costly erro
• rs or delaysAdaptability Flexibility to manage changing priorities, new technologies, and evolving healthcare
• regulationsQuality Assurance Mindset Commitment to maintaining high standards in specimen integrity, safety, and lab

performance
Qualifications &am

p; Experie

• nce
  Essential:B

achelor De

• gree
  Essential:In a relevant field such as: Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biology or Chemistry Health Sciences or Healthcare

Administration
Ot

her information:Exper

ience essential:- 3-5 years of experience in a clinical or hospital la

boratory setting
Certifi

• cation essential:ASCP (American Society for Cl
• inical Pathology)AMT (American Medic
• al Technologists)AAB (American Associati

on of Bioanalysts

License Essential:- State of