Hematology Supervisor

Phoenix Children's; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a Hematology Supervisor to lead daily laboratory operations, supervise staff, and ensure quality and safety standards across hematology testing. You will collaborate with directors, managers, and the leadership team to maintain regulatory compliance and budget targets.

The role emphasizes staff development, policy implementation, and participation in quality improvement initiatives, with focus on timely, accurate testing and exceptional pediatric

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 4 years of clinical laboratory experience.
• Minimum 3 years as Medical Laboratory Scientist in clinical labs.
• Leadership experience and pediatric exposure preferred.
• MLS/ASCP certification or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• supervise daily technical operations and staff performance.
• perform patient testing, quality control, and instrument maintenance.
• ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and safety guidelines.
• manage budgets, inventory, and policy implementation.
• participate in quality improvement initiatives and committees.
• guide staff development and mentorship.
• maintain current competency and respond to operational needs.

Skills

Leadership

Laboratory supervision

Quality control

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science

Job description

Hematology Supervisor

Position Details

Department: PCH-MAIN | Lab Administration

Location: Phoenix

Shift: Mon-Fri, (Days Vary), Days, 8am-5pm

Category: Laboratory/Pathology

Posting #: 1051189

Employee Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

This position works collaboratively with section directors, managers, technical specialists, and leadership team to provide technical and personnel supervision for assigned staff to ensure high quality daily operations. Responsible to achieve and comply with established operating budget, quality control, inventory management and regulatory standards. This position receives supervision of completed work activities from Laboratory Manager or Director.

Position Duties

• Performs patient testing, quality control testing, and instrument maintenance procedures to ensure ongoing compliance with policies, regulations, and safety guidelines for safe work practices.


• Supervises daily technical operations of laboratory section by monitoring quality and effectiveness of work flow, problem resolution, trouble shooting issues, and processes to ensure optimum efficiency and compliance with all regulatory and licensing requirements.


• Supervises work activities of assigned staff to ensure achievement of established goals, objectives, and outcomes; provides guidance, mentors, and direction as appropriate for ongoing staff development.


• Develops and maintains policies and guidelines; employs policies and procedures, regulatory guidelines, and professional standards to validate current practice requirements and support of overall organizational values and mission.


• Participates in hospital and department operational and quality improvement initiatives; proactive evaluates systems, practices, and assists to create and implement changes to increase and enhance the effectiveness of the operations. Also, participates in organizational committees as pertinent.


• Ensures adherence to departmental operating and capital budgets.


• Maintains professional and technical competency through constantly pursuing knowledge and self-improvement and remaining apprised of current trends, developments and awareness of latest technology and practices to improve outcomes.


• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties


• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies


• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders


• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do


• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way


• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact


• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future


• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable

Position Qualifications

Education

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement?

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related field or combination of education and experience.

Experience

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement?

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in field of specialization in clinical settings.

• A minimum of 3 years of experience as Medical Lab Scientist in clinical laboratory settings

Preferred

• Previous leadership experience


• Pediatric experience.

Additional Requirements

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement?

• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Technologist in field of specialization ASCP Certification or equivalent


• Specialist in field of specialization ASCP Certification.

Certification / License / Registry Requirements For The Position

• Amer Soc Clinical Pathology OR Med Lab Scientist (AMT) OR Med LabTech (AMT) OR Medical Technologist (AMT) - Required

Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

• Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Occasionally


• Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Frequently


• Physical Requirement - Hearing - Constantly


• Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Occasionally


• Physical Requirement - Reaching - Frequently


• Physical Requirement - Sitting - Constantly


• Physical Requirement - Standing - Frequently


• Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Occasionally


• Physical Requirement - Talking - Constantly


• Physical Requirement - Walking - Frequently


• Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Constantly


• Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Constantly


• Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Constantly


• Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally


• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable


• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Confined areas - Applicable


• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable


• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable


• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles - Applicable


• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Hazardous materials exposure - Applicable


• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Toxic or caustic chemicals - Applicable