Lab Chemistry Supervisor

Phoenix Children's; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's Core Laboratory in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an experienced Medical Lab Scientist for a salaried 1.0 FTE role. A Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science, MLS or ASCP certification, and at least 4 years of hospital chemistry experience are required.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, implementing new assays, validating EHR/LIS, managing QC/QA programs, and investigating non-conforming events, with collaboration across leadership to meet budget and quality goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science (or related field) required.
• MLS or ASCP certification required.
• Minimum 4 years of chemistry experience in a hospital laboratory.
• Experience with new equipment/assay implementation, EHR/LIS validation, QC/QA tools, and non-conforming event investigation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient testing and quality control procedures to ensure compliance with policies and safety guidelines.
• Supervises daily technical operations and monitors workflow to optimize efficiency and compliance.
• Leads staff development, mentoring, and performance guidance for assigned personnel.
• Develops and maintains policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines to support standards and mission.
• Participates in operational and quality improvement initiatives and committee work.
• Ensures adherence to budget and inventory controls in the laboratory.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Quality control

EHR/LIS validation

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science

MLS or ASCP certification

Tools

Calibration equipment

Job description

Phoenix Children's Core Laboratory is seeking an experienced Medical Lab Scientist to join our Phoenix lab team. This is a salaried, 1.0 FTE job with technical and personnel management duties. Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science, MLS or C ASCP certification, and a minimum of 4 years of chemistry experience working in a hospital lab setting are required. Experience with new equipment/assay implementation, EHR/LIS validation, calibration/QC/AMR, employee training, QC/QA management tools, and non-conforming event investigation are strongly preferred.

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