St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. 4p-12:30a; Monday
- Friday Assigned bench time based on operational needs The Clinical Laboratory Supervisor will supervise the assigned staff.
Maintains the operation of the section to meet minimum standards of laboratory accrediting agencies. Oversees clinical lab functions as assigned. Serve as network technical specialist in assigned area of expertise (Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Support Services).
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises the assigned staff. Manages the selection/training/orientation/competence and continuing education of laboratory staff; evaluates performance and makes recommendations for personnel actions Ensures all assigned policies and procedures meet the requirements of network and lab accrediting agencies Supervises the maintenance of instrumentation and ensures that resources are available for troubleshooting technical and instrument operations Ensures that the quality of testing is maintained according to laboratory policy and complies with licensing and accrediting agencies Shares in the preparation of the daily work schedule to ensure adequate staffing. Adjusts staffing to accommodate unscheduled staffing concerns Ensures proficiency testing meets laboratory accrediting agencies' standards Maintains effective communication within the department Delegates responsibilities and duties to employees so the section runs smoothly in supervisor's absence With Laboratory Quality Manager, maintains a Quality Management process/program to document performance and resolve system problems and service complaints Maintains current technical/scientific knowledge.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS
Sitting up to 7 hours per day
- 2 hour increments. Standing up to 5 hours per day
- 2 hour increments. Walking
- up to 7 hours per day
- short increments.
Occasionally uses fingers to manipulate small vials, pipetting, etc. Moderate use of hands for operation of laboratory equipment and computer keyboard. Occasional lifting of boxes/equipment up to 30 lbs. Occasional pushing/pulling of equipment. Frequent stooping, bending. Occasional crouching. Frequent reaching above shoulder level and stretching across work area (30" depth). Hearing as it relates to normal, high and low frequencies. Seeing as it relates to general, far, near, color and peripheral vision. Depth perception.
EDUCATION
MLS/MT/MLT (ASCP) or eligible.
TRAINING/EXPERIENCE
Minimum of two years clinical laboratory experience and two years supervisory experience preferred. Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!! St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Founded in 1872, St. Luke's University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 23,000 employees providing services at 16 campuses and 350+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue in excess of $4 billion, the Network's service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Luke's hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Luke's Children's Hospital. SLUHN is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicare's five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction. It is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World's Best Hospital. The Network's flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Premier 13 times total and eleven years in a row, including in 2023 when it was identified as THE #4 TEACHING
HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY.
In 2021, St. Luke's was identified as one of the 15 Top Health Systems nationally. St. Luke's is the ONLY health care institution in the Lehigh Valley to be named a Top Workplace regionally repeating the exclusive honor for the third year in a row. Also, for the third straight year, St. Luke's has been a Top Workplaces in the Philadelphia Region by the Philadelphia Inquirer, ranking 9th in the large employer category for 2025 and the only health care system in PA to receive this award. In 2025, St. Luke's was recognized as a national Top Workplaces by USA Today, three years in a row, including the 3rd best health care system in the nation in 2023 and 2024. Lastly, in 2025, St. Luke's was named a Top Workplace in New Jersey for the third year in a row. Learn More Here.
