Supervisor Laboratory - Lab AdminGeneral
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: January 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Description CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Westover
Hills(CSRH-WH) is a 150-bed hospital serving the fastest growing
area of San Antonio. Specialized care includes orthopedic and
surgical services, ICU, women’s services, a newborn nursery,
comprehensive cardiovascular care from diagnostics to open heart
surgery, vascular lab, sleep center, emergency services, the
CHRISTUS Weight Loss Institute, wound care, rehabilitation, and
more. The campus also boasts an Outpatient Imaging Center and three
medical plazas, one of which houses our CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family
Medicine Residency Program and CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Health
Center. Summary: This Job meets the minimum CLIA qualifications of
a Laboratory General Supervisor, and under the direction of the
Laboratory Director and/or Laboratory Manager, coordinates and
manages the day-to-day operations of their specific section(s) and
shift(s). The Laboratory Supervisor serves in an administrative
role with direct reports, and functions in an exempt pay status. In
conjunction with the Laboratory Director and/or Laboratory Manager,
this Job develops and implements new procedures, instrumentation,
quality control, and reagent use. This Job is also responsible for
the development and maintenance of policies and procedures that
meet the standards of regulatory agencies and implement service
quality improvements. The Laboratory Supervisor ensures all
personnel are held accountable through ongoing personnel
performance reviews and assists in the orientation and development
of personnel competencies for their section(s). Responsibilities:
Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies:
Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Is
responsible for providing day-to-day supervision of high, moderate,
and waived complexity test performance by laboratory testing
personnel. Must be accessible to address technical problems via
on-site, telephone, or electronic consultation with testing
personnel at any time that testing is performed in accordance with
policies and procedures established by the laboratory Medical
Director. Ensures compliance with all policies, procedures, and
standards as promulgated by state and federal agencies, the
hospital, and other regulatory entities such as CLIA, TJC, CAP,
AABB, etc. Plans, organizes and coordinates the work activities of
assigned section(s) and shift(s). Keeps accurate attendance records
on all associates; maintains time and attendance records for the
department. Assists the Director/Manager in maintaining the
Laboratory budget to include monthly analysis and variance
reporting on expense detail. Assists the Director/Manager in
associate performance conversations that drive merit increases.
Develops, implements, and maintains current procedural manuals of
all tests performed in the section(s) assigned and updates and
reviews manuals biennially or more often as necessary. Enforces all
safety policies and procedures. Researches, evaluates and
implements new and improved procedures, methodologies,
instrumentation, and techniques as assigned by the
Director/Manager, or Supervisor. Implements an appropriate section
and/or shift-specific Quality Control Program and maintains all
applicable Quality Control and Functional Verification records. Is
responsible for monitoring test analyses and specimen examinations
to ensure that acceptable levels of analytic performance are
maintained. Reviews the work done by technologists/technicians
working in the section(s) or shift(s) assigned to ensure a minimum
of errors and corrective action in the interest of good patient
care. Refers clinical problems to the laboratory director, manager,
or supervisor as appropriate. Assures that all remedial actions are
taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory's
established performance specifications. Ensures that patient test
results are not reported until all corrective actions have been
taken and the test system is properly functioning. Operates,
maintains, and troubleshoots all equipment in assigned section(s)
to keep in good working order; makes minor repairs and adjustments
when necessary; initiates and follows through with Biomedical
Engineering/equipment manufacturer for safety checks and repairs;
schedules preventive maintenance within the section with Biomedical
Engineering, equipment manufacturer, or an outside contractor.
Prepares and submits routine or special administrative and
technical reports by due dates as required, requested, or
delegated. Orders and maintains inventories for all necessary
supplies and reagents in assigned section(s) to always have an
adequate amount on hand. Trains new technologists and technicians
in the assigned section(s) procedures and policies and provides
subsequent training in all new or revised procedures and techniques
for assigned shift(s) or provides remedial training as necessary.
Responsible for maintaining orientation records on new associates.
Assists the Director/Manager in designing, implementing,
collecting, and analyzing data, and reporting all phases of a
comprehensive performance improvement program that involves
laboratory personnel in Performance Improvement activities.
Prepares and conducts in-service education either formally or
informally for assigned section(s) and shift(s). Provides input on
personnel for hire, fire, transfer, interview, disciplinary
probation, etc; counsels and documents technical deficiencies.
Performs skills review and competency assessments and maintains
appropriate documentation on all technical personnel as delegated
by the Laboratory Manager/Director. Oversees and enforces
expectations of personnel in assigned section(s). Participates in
proficiency testing surveys; reviews and evaluates results and
maintains copies of survey records in section(s). Coordinates and
attends meetings as required to discuss changes and developments
regarding policies, equipment, procedures, staffing, etc. Utilizes
and has a thorough working knowledge of the Laboratory Information
System and applications thereof. Demonstrates competence to perform
assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the
population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by
the department. Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment,
treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical,
psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs
of each patient served. Processes patient specimens, including
collection, handling, and distribution always cognizant of minimal
pediatric specimen volumes (when required). Performs all routine
and complicated laboratory procedures in the primary section which
assigns age (Pedi) or sex-specific values. Provides notification
and documentation of critical laboratory values obtained.
Calculates, enters, and/or verifies results of laboratory
procedures. Performs all duties in a manner that protects the
confidentiality of patients and does not solicit or disclose any
confidential information unless it is necessary for the performance
of assigned job duties. Keeps abreast of Medical Technology, by
reading Journals, texts, and technical bulletins; attends workshops
and seminars; becomes active in local professional associations.
Demonstrates adherence to the CORE values of CHRISTUS Health.
Performs other duties as assigned. Job Requirements:
Education/Skills Bachelor's degree or equivalent education in
chemical, physical, biological, clinical laboratory science, or
medical technology from a regionally accredited college/university
or equivalent years of experience required. Experience 5 years of
experience as a Medical Technologist, Clinical Laboratory
Scientist, Medical Laboratory Scientist, or Medical Laboratory
Technician required. 5 years of full-time primary experience in the
specific section of responsibility required. Licenses,
Registrations, or Certifications Active certification or
certification eligibility for MT (ASCP), CLS (ASCP), MLS (ASCP), MT
(AMT), CLS (NCA/ASCP), or MT (AAB) required. Work Schedule: 5 Days
- 8 Hours Work Type: Full Time THIS POSITION IS FOR BLOODBANK
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