Supervisor I - Laboratory

Posted:
3/4/2026, 12:22:26 AM

Location(s):
Missouri, United States ⋅ Springfield, Missouri, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Facility:

Ferrell Duncan Clinic: 1001 E Primrose St., Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department:

1252 Laboratory Ferrell Duncan Bldg

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Hours:

Varied

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:

  • Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
  • Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek.
  • Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.
  • Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
  • Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
  • Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.
  • Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025.

Benefits

  • Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
  • For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Job Description:

A leadership position held by a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Technician with responsibility and accountability for assisting the Director of Laboratory Services in leading and managing the laboratory department(s) or Program(s), defining the mission, goals, budget, and performance standards to produce desired outcomes. Responsible for oversight of daily operations and staff within the facility assigned. Works cooperatively with other supervisors and managers to ensure policies and procedures are followed, assures quality control and regulatory requirements are met. Performs clinical testing and assists personnel as needed to accomplish daily workload.Education: ▪ Required: Associates Degree OR Bachelors within 90 days OR completion of an accredited MLT Program OR High School Diploma or equivalent AND Grandfathered status under CLIA Regulations Experience: ▪ Required: 1 year experience in one or more disciplines of laboratory medicine ▪ Preferred: Prior Managerial/Supervisory Experience Skills: ▪ Excellent verbal and written communication skills. ▪ Able to work independently and collaboratively in teams. ▪ Ability to monitor and compile data and disseminate results to multiple levels of leaders and employees. ▪ Must be able to initiate and understand research related to projects; proficient in Microsoft office ▪ Computer and office equipment. Knowledge of products, manufacturers and distributors of Medical supplies and equipment. Licensure/Certification/Registration: ▪ Required: Certified as a Medical Technologist (ASCP)/ Medical Laboratory Scientist from a nationally recognized laboratory certifying agency or eligible to sit for exam at time of hire; must obtain certification within 90 days of hire