Medical Lab Technician
Madras, OR
Prime Staffing
5x8 hrs, Days

Laboratory Supervisor – Travel Contract

Profession: Laboratory
Specialty: Medical Lab Technician / Laboratory Supervisor
Location: Madras, OR – Northern Region Laboratory Operations
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: November 16, 2026
Openings: 1
Shift: Day Shift – 5x8 Hours (8:00 AM–4:30 PM)
Experience Required: 3 Years
Charting System: Epic – Required
Community Hospital Experience: Required
Travel Experience: Required
Certifications: MLS(ASCP), MT(ASCP), or equivalent required; BLS preferred
Holiday Requirement: Must work two of the three major holidays. One major holiday off may be requested.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Laboratory Supervisor to provide interim leadership support for Northern Region laboratory operations during a period of leadership transition. The main campus will be Madras.

The supervisor will oversee daily laboratory operations, regulatory compliance, staffing, quality improvement initiatives, competency management, and accreditation readiness. This individual will serve as a resource for frontline caregivers and laboratory leadership while providing hands-on bench support as operational needs require.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in clinical laboratory operations, previous supervisory or management experience, and proficiency with Epic Beaker.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and operational oversight for laboratory services.
• Support staffing, scheduling, employee development, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements, including DPH, The Joint Commission, and OSHA.
• Oversee quality management, performance improvement, and patient safety initiatives.
• Support laboratory competency assessments, staff orientation, and ongoing training.
• Monitor productivity, operational performance, and resource utilization.
• Participate in process improvement activities, incident reporting, and root cause analysis.
• Assist with budget monitoring, financial management, and operational planning.
• Support implementation of changes involving laboratory equipment, workflows, and EMR systems.
• Maintain accreditation and survey readiness.
• Provide hands-on laboratory bench support when operationally necessary.
• Collaborate with laboratory leaders, clinical teams, and frontline staff.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or a related laboratory science field.
• MLS(ASCP), MT(ASCP), or equivalent certification.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in clinical laboratory operations, including generalist responsibilities.
• At least 1 year of laboratory leadership experience as a Supervisor, Lead, Coordinator, or Manager.
• Previous community hospital experience.
• Previous travel experience.
• Epic experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Epic Beaker LIS experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in Chemistry and Hematology.
• Strong communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with regulatory compliance, quality management, and accreditation readiness.
• Experience with staffing models, scheduling, budgeting, and performance improvement.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Candidates should have a combination of hands-on medical laboratory generalist experience and laboratory leadership experience. Individuals who have worked as Laboratory Supervisors, Lead Medical Laboratory Scientists, Lab Coordinators, or Laboratory Managers in community hospital settings may be suitable.

Important: Epic Beaker proficiency is strongly preferred in the description, although the charting system is listed as required. Candidates should be screened specifically for hands-on Epic Beaker LIS experience.