Laboratory Supervisor

CommonSpirit Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's Northridge Hospital Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor to oversee the clinical laboratory operations and ensure high-quality services supporting patient care. You will manage daily lab operations, staffing, scheduling, and workflow coordination.

You will lead a team of technologists and technicians, provide guidance, training, and performance evaluations while coordinating with physicians and nursing staff to prioritize tests and maintain

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological or chemical sciences per CLIA.
• Minimum of five (5) years progressive Laboratory Services experience in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science.
• One year of experience as a supervisor or higher.
• ASCP/NCA/CLS or equivalent certification.
• MTA license required.
• Fire Safety Card required (must obtain within 90 days of start date).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with departments, physicians, and nursing staff to prioritize and fulfill laboratory testing requests promptly.
• Maintain inventory levels, order supplies, and oversee equipment maintenance and calibration.
• Implement and maintain laboratory information systems (LIS) to streamline laboratory processes and data management.
• Participate in the development and implementation of new laboratory tests and procedures.
• Serve as a resource for laboratory staff, providing technical expertise and troubleshooting assistance as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Laboratory operations

LIS implementation

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological or chemical sciences (CLIA)

ASCP/NCA/CLS or equivalent certification

MTA license

Fire Safety Card

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Laboratory Supervisor, you will oversee our clinical laboratory operations. The Laboratory Supervisor will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality laboratory services to support patient care within our hospital.

Every day, you will manage and supervise the daily operations of the hospital laboratory, including staffing, scheduling, and workflow coordination.

To be successful in this role, you will oversee a team of laboratory technologists and technicians, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with other departments, physicians, and nursing staff to prioritize and fulfill laboratory testing requests promptly.
• Maintain inventory levels, order supplies, and oversee equipment maintenance and calibration.
• Implement and maintain laboratory information systems (LIS) to streamline laboratory processes and data management.
• Participate in the development and implementation of new laboratory tests and procedures.
• Serve as a resource for laboratory staff, providing technical expertise and troubleshooting assistance as needed.

Job Requirements

Requirement

• Bachelor's degree in biological or chemical sciences, as defined by CLIA requirements.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive Laboratory Services experience in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science.
• One year of experience as a supervisor or higher.
• American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel (NCA), or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), or equivalent required.
• MTA license required
• Fire Safety Card required. (Must obtain within 90 days of start date.)

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1955, Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, heart care, cancer care and women’s health. It is the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley.

Additionally, Northridge Hospital Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and has been recognized as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.

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