Lab Supervisor

Tenet Healthcare; Buckeye (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Career development

HSAs/FSAs

Employee Assistance Program

Pet insurance

Legal insurance

Long term care

Childcare

Job summary

This role partners with leadership to maintain quality, accreditation readiness, and efficient workflows while supporting career growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or equivalent.
• MLS/ MT certification required or as per CLIA regulations.
• Experience in high complexity testing and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily laboratory operations and staff performance.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and accreditation readiness.
• Develop staff through training and competency assessments.
• Maintain quality control, documentation, and reporting.
• Collaborate with leadership on policy and procedure improvements.

Skills

Professional development

Interpersonal skills

Change management

Budget management

Decision making under pressure

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology

MLS/ MT Certification

Job description

Overview

Are you a results-driven leader ready to make a meaningful impact to patients, caregivers, and your community? At Abrazo West Campus hospital, were seeking an innovative and experienced healthcare leader to drive excellence and inspire our team towards exceptional patient outcomes and operational success.

At Abrazo West Campus, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Position Summary

Supervises the daily operations of parts of the Laboratory department; supervises staff; assists in selection of personnel for hire; performance management, and makes recommendations on discipline and termination. Advanced responsibilities include, but are not limited to, equipment validation and implementation; employee training and competency assessment; regulatory compliance. Co-Responsible for CAP, TCJ, AABB or other accreditation together with the rest of the leadership team. Demonstrates subject matter expertise in core laboratory, blood bank, microbiology or other specialty department.

Responsibilities

• Supports supervision of Lab assistants, assists in the selection of personnel for hire; performance management; and make recommendations on discipline and termination as well as staff evaluation and performance
• Develops and delivers laboratory competency training and assessment programs for staff;
• Co-Responsible for CAP, TCJ, AABB or other accreditation;
  Maintains and manages proficiency testing and maintains documentation for accreditation;
• Responsible for CAP, TCJ, AABB or other accreditation;
• Performs Laboratory testing, operational duties, maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory instrument and equipment. Identifies quality and failures as they occur;
• Ensures service level agreements are met through implementation of operational efficiencies in work area;
• Assist department leadership in developing and maintaining policies and procedures within the department to maintain compliance;
• Evaluates new procedures, equipment and products for use in the lab;
• Develops workflow process to meet lab productivity;
• Ensures that reports of test results include pertinent information and critical results are reported timely;
• Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Special Skills
  • Demonstrates professional development over time.
  • Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to effectively implement change and manage departmental budgets.
  • Must be able to independently make decisions in high-stress situations.
  • Reports directly to department director.
  • Computer skills preferred.
• Minimum Requirements
  • Education: Bachelor's Degree from an approved college or university and/ or graduate of an accredited school of medical technology, or equivalent such as military training as defined by 42 CFR 493.1489, or have qualified at the Medical Technologist level by achieving a satisfactory grade on a HHS examination prior to 2/28/92 42 CFR 493.1491. The above meets required criteria as defined by CLIA regulations for High Complexity testing (42 CFR 493.1489 and 42 CFR 493.1491). Meets CLIA requirements for General Supervisor.
  • Experience: 5 years experience as Medical Technologist or clinical laboratory scientist in an acute care facility.
  • Licensure/Certifications: Registered in accordance with an approved certifying agency (ASCP, NCA, AMT or equivalent). Licensure as required by State law.
• Preferred Requirements
  • Experience: 5 years laboratory supervisory experience
  • Licensure/Certifications: MLS/ MT Certification, MLT

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Organization Description

Abrazo West Campus is recognized for providing exceptional, comprehensive care to patients in West Valley communities. The 200-bed acute care hospital offers advanced services, including the da Vinci Xi surgical platform, Level I Trauma Center, Loop-X system, orthopedics, obstetrics and cardiovascular care.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
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