Laboratory Supervisor
- Newton, KS
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: Medical Center - 600 Medical Center Drive, Newton, KS, 67114
Category: LABAre you passionate about quality, safety, and improving healthcare processes? At NMC Health, we are committed to providing patient-centered, award-winning care throughout the Wichita Metro Area. We are currently seeking a Full-Time Quality Systems Supervisor to join our Laboratory Services team. This service-oriented individual will play a key role in overseeing quality processes across the laboratory and ensuring excellence in patient care.In this vital leadership role, you will be responsible for overseeing the department’s Quality Assessment Performance Improvement (QAPI) program, supporting customer service issue resolution, and supervising key specialties within the lab including blood bank and chemistry. Additional duties include professional testing, education proctoring, safety leadership, and supervision of operational systems such as the positive patient identification system and temperature monitoring.You’ll work collaboratively with the Laboratory Quality Assurance Coordinator, Information Systems Supervisor, Information Systems Coordinator, and other leaders to ensure compliance, quality, and innovation in all aspects of lab operations.Key responsibilities include:Oversight of quality processes in accordance with QAPI standardsProfessional supervision of blood bank and chemistry departmentsLeadership in lab safety and operational support systemsSupporting technical training, education, and complianceCoordination with IT and Quality Assurance staff to resolve system issuesSupervision of systems related to patient identification and temperature monitoringAs a member of our lab leadership team, your technical excellence, organizational skills, and commitment to service will directly support our mission of delivering safe, reliable care.QUALIFICATIONSEducation and Experience:
An associate or baccalaureate degree in medical technology or a related science field is required. The degree must meet CLIA requirements and be from an accredited medical technician or medical technology program. Candidate must be a qualified CLIA supervisor or technical consultant, with 3–5 years of technical laboratory experience.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Demonstrated commitment to technical excellence and customer serviceTime management, organization, and prioritization skillsEffective oral and written communication abilitiesAbility to interpret and apply regulatory standards and support quality gap analysisIntermediate to advanced computer proficiency (Microsoft Office, report writing)Experience with laboratory information systems is a plus (training may be provided)Licensure, Registration, or Certification:
- Certification as MT, MLS, or MLT is required. Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists is preferred.
- BLS is required.