Clinical Lab Supervisor - Technical Lead

MultiCare Health System; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

MultiCare Health System seeks a Supervisor – Lab Technical to oversee the assigned Laboratory section and supervise its personnel, ensuring daily operations run smoothly and compliantly. You will lead a team of Medical Technologists and Technicians, maintaining accuracy and high standards under CLIA guidelines.

The role requires leadership experience, strong organizational skills, and effective communication with clinicians and staff.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in a science related field (Microbiology, Medical Technology or equivalent).
• Certification of Medical Technologist, MLS(ASCP)CM -OR- categorical certification in Microbiology by AAM or ASCP.
• A combination of post high-school education and 6 years of recent relevant experience may be substituted for bachelor’s degree requirement, with HR Compensation approval and provided the individual commits to pursuing and completing the bachelor’s degree within a specified time frame.
• Three (3) years experience in relevant area of clinical laboratory
• Specialized certification preferred
• Previous experience and demonstrated skills in a leadership or a supervisory role

Responsibilities

• Maintain the integrity and daily operation of the assigned Laboratory section.
• Direct supervision of personnel assigned to that section.
• Lead with strong leadership, organization, prioritization, and sound judgment.
• Communicate with physicians, pathologists, physician office staff and patients.
• Major decisions reviewed by the Manager and guided by CMS requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Team collaboration

Clinical leadership

Education

BS/BA in science-related field

MLS(ASCP)CM or Microbiology certification

6 years alternate education/experience

3 years clinical lab experience

Specialized certification preferred

Leadership experience

Job description

MultiCare Health System seeks a Supervisor – Lab Technical to oversee the assigned Laboratory section and supervise its personnel, ensuring daily operations run smoothly and compliantly. You will lead a team of Medical Technologists and Technicians, maintaining accuracy and high standards under CLIA guidelines.

The role requires leadership experience, strong organizational skills, and effective communication with clinicians and staff.