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Specimen Processing Supervisor Jobs in Georgia (NOW HIRING)

Perform specimen processing and verification, ensuring quality and error-free work in a fast-paced ... Strong communication skills to interact effectively with patients, peers, and supervisors. Good ...

... specimen processing and handling following established safety and quality standards Ensure a safe ... supervisors Keyboard and data entry proficiency Additional Skills & Requirements High school ...

HISTO TECHNICIAN

Thomasville, GA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

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  • PTO

The employee utilizes appropriate histology and cytology specimen processing technique ... Demonstrates ability to assume supervisory or teaching role as required. The employee utilizes ...

HISTO TECHNICIAN

Thomasville, GA

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The employee utilizes appropriate histology and cytology specimen processing technique ... Demonstrates ability to assume supervisory or teaching role as required. The employee utilizes ...

Medical Technologist

Savannah, GA · On-site

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  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... supervisor, manager, or director. This role is critical in specimen processing, testing, and quality control, ensuring compliance with department policies, regulatory requirements, and accreditation ...

Phlebotomist III - Floater

Lawrenceville, GA · On-site

$23 - $25/hr

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... area supervisor. * Maintain a safe and professional environment. * Perform both forensic and clinical specimen collection and processing duties following established practices and procedures.

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Specimen Processing Supervisor information

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a specimen processing supervisor?

To thrive as a Specimen Processing Supervisor, you need a solid background in laboratory sciences, experience with specimen handling procedures, and leadership skills, typically demonstrated by a degree in a life science field and prior supervisory experience. Familiarity with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS), quality control protocols, and relevant certifications such as ASCP are highly valued. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication help you manage teams and coordinate workflows efficiently. These competencies are vital to ensure specimen integrity, maintain regulatory compliance, and support smooth laboratory operations.

What challenges do specimen processing supervisors face, and how can they be managed?

Specimen Processing Supervisors often face challenges such as managing high sample volumes, ensuring accurate labeling and tracking, and meeting strict turnaround times. Balancing workflow demands while maintaining quality and adhering to safety protocols requires excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities. Supervisors must also effectively train and motivate their teams, handle staffing or scheduling issues, and quickly address any discrepancies or incidents. By fostering open communication and proactive planning, many supervisors successfully create a collaborative and efficient work environment.

What does a specimen processing supervisor do?

A Specimen Processing Supervisor oversees the receipt, processing, and distribution of laboratory specimens to ensure accuracy and efficiency. They manage a team of technicians, enforce compliance with laboratory regulations, and troubleshoot processing issues. Additionally, they train staff, monitor workflow, and collaborate with other departments to maintain quality standards. Their role is essential in ensuring timely and reliable test results for patient care.

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Infographic showing various Specimen Processing Supervisor job openings in Georgia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution.

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Posted 19 days ago


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Job description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Lab Supervisor? At Memorial Health University Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Laboratory Technical Supervisor assists Manager and Administrative Director of the department with the day to day operations of the hematology section/department which includes: managing personnel, maintain consistent staffing levels, developing and monitoring daily quality control, quality assurance and proficiency testing programs; developing and evaluating laboratory methodologies, protocols and techniques; overseeing care, maintenance, and utilization of department equipment, supplies, and inventories. Performs clinical testing as needed. Prepares and develops department for accrediting agency inspections.

1. Supports Managers and Administrative Director in personnel activities that may include interviewing, work allocation, orientation and training, staff development, problem resolution, evaluating performance (conducts annual feedbacks), making recommendations for personnel actions, and motivating employees to achieve peak performance. Is responsible for their employee’s output and conduct.

2. Understands laboratory methods, demonstrates knowledge of pathological processes with correlation of disease states and test results. Independently performs specimen processing and testing to include moderate and high complexity testing (as appropriate per facility). Satisfactorily completes competency checklist for this position. May administer quality control and calibration of instrumentation where applicable.

3. Assures compliance with accrediting agencies; understands and applies CQI principles; anticipates needs and develops, implements, and evaluates quality assurance programs, provides corrective action and documentation.

4. Develops and evaluates laboratory methodologies, procedures and techniques in the area of clinical specialty.

5. Acts as a resource to customers, both within the department and outside the department, on testing methods and procedures, and laboratory operations, safety and training. Functions as laboratory liaison and contact person in the absence of other management personnel.

6. Oversees ordering, care, maintenance and utilization of department equipment, supplies, and inventories.


What qualifications you will need:

  • (CLT/CLS) Clinical Laboratory Technologist/Scientist, or (HT-ASCP) Histotechnician, or (HTL-ASCP) Histotechnologist, or (MLS) Medical Laboratory Scientist
  • 5 years of relevant experience required 
  • Supervisory experience preferred
Benefits

Memorial Health University Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Memorial Health University Medical Center has provided quality healthcare services since 1955, giving patients access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 600+ bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities that serves 35 counties across southeast Georgia and southern South Carolina. Located in Savannah, Georgia, we are a regional referral center for heart care, cancer care, trauma care, children's care, high-risk pregnancies and high-risk newborn care. Our hospital includes the region's only Level I trauma center and children's hospital, as well as the Savannah campus of Mercer University School of Medicine.

At Memorial Health, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.


"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Lab Supervisor opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.


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