Lab Chemistry Supervisor

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Phoenix Children's Core Laboratory

Job summary

Phoenix Children's Hospital is seeking an experienced Medical Lab Scientist to join the Core Laboratory in Phoenix. This salaried, 1.0 FTE role includes technical and personnel supervision, with required MLS or ASCP certification and a bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science, plus at least four years of chemistry experience in a hospital setting.

The position involves overseeing testing, QC, instrument maintenance, and staff development, while ensuring regulatory compliance, budget

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related field.
• MLS or ASCP certification is required.
• Minimum 4 years of chemistry experience in a hospital lab.
• Experience with new equipment/assay implementation and QA/QC is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee patient testing, QC testing, and instrument maintenance per policies.
• Supervise daily technical operations and workflow for compliance.
• Provide guidance and staff development to assigned personnel.
• Develop and enforce policies aligned with regulatory standards and mission.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and organizational committees.
• Manage departmental budgets and resources; ensure safe practices.

Skills

Leadership experience

Pediatric experience

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science

MLS certification or ASCP certification

Job description

Location: Phoenix

Shift: Mon-Fri, Days, 8am-5pm

Category: Laboratory/Pathology

Posting #: 1059360

Employee Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

Posting Note: 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

Position Qualifications

Please review the following qualifications and specify whether you meet each of the requirements listed.

Education

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related field or combination of
education and experience.
Required Yes No

Experience

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. A minimum of 4 years of experience in field of specialization in clinical settings.
Required Yes No 2. A minimum of 3 years of experience as Medical Lab Scientist in clinical laboratory settings
Preferred Yes No 3. Previous leadership experience
Preferred Yes No 4. Pediatric experience.
Preferred Yes No

Additional Requirements

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Technologist in field of specialization ASCP Certification or equivalent
Required Yes No 2. Specialist in field of specialization ASCP Certification.
Preferred Yes No

Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

1. Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Occasionally

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

3. Physical Requirement - Hearing - Constantly

4. Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Occasionally

5. Physical Requirement - Reaching - Frequently

6. Physical Requirement - Sitting - Constantly

7. Physical Requirement - Standing - Frequently

8. Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Occasionally

9. Physical Requirement - Talking - Constantly

10. Physical Requirement - Walking - Frequently

11. Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Constantly

12. Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Constantly

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

14. Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally

15. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable

16. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Confined areas - Applicable

17. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable

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

19. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles - Applicable

20. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Hazardous materials exposure - Applicable

21. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Toxic or caustic chemicals - Applicable