Microbiology Supervisor

IA_MMC Mercy Health Services - Iowa, Corp.

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Mercy Catholic Medical Center - Mercy Fitzgerald Campus Until 9/29/2026 First posted March 26, 2026 Last posted July 31, 2026
Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Description:

Mercy Fitzgerald, a member of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, is looking for a Microbiology Supervisor to join our Lab team!

Employment Type:

Full Time, Days

Ensures that assigned responsibilities are performed with the utmost of dignity for individual patients and staff members, with excellence in all functions and with a concern for efficiency.
• Performs, and reports monthly, to the Director of Consolidated Laboratory Services:
- Quality assurance parameters
- Continuing Education activities
- Any departmental or hospital problems
- Statistics
• Checks necessary daily reports for errors and corrects and notifies necessary personnel:
- Caused by computer system
- Caused by Technologists/Technician error
- Caused by instrument problems
• Ensures that all Preventative Maintenance is performed on schedule, all troubleshooting, corrective action and reports are documented in an instrument/equipment log book.
• Accountable for the laboratory activities 24 hours per day, with delegation to other supervisors or senior Technologists as required.
- Ensures that laboratory always complies with all accrediting agency regulations, i.e., AABB, CAP, PA State
• Interactions with physicians and other hospital departments to follow up on:
- Complaints
- Changes in protocol
- Problems or unusual circumstances
• Demonstrates broad knowledge of all aspects of assigned section, i.e., theoretical and practical application.


Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology

  • MLT (ASCP) certified, LA (ASCP) certified, or meet the training and/or experience requirements for MLT certification.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

About this role

Summary

Supervise microbiology lab operations, ensure compliance, quality, and oversee staff scheduling and performance.

Job title

Microbiology Supervisor

Experience level

bachelor's degree in medical technology, MLT (ASCP) or LA (ASCP) certification

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

On-site at Mercy Catholic Medical Center, no remote work allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

medical technologyMLT ASCPlaboratory supervisionquality assuranceinstrument troubleshooting

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

microbiologylaboratoryquality assurancedepartmental oversight
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site