Laboratory Technical Supervisor - Banner Boswell (Day Shift)

Sonora Quest; Sun City (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonora Quest Laboratories in Sun City, Arizona is seeking a Lab Supervisor to oversee the Lab-Boswell department, directing staff and workflow under the director/manager. The role applies Six Sigma and Lean methods to improve processes, manages budgets and resources, and ensures CAP, CMS, AABB, FDA and CLIA compliance to deliver high-quality patient care.

This position emphasizes leadership, staff development, and timely communication within the organization and with partner teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology.
• Four (4) years’ training and experience in high-complexity testing in the respective specialty.

Responsibilities

• Hires, trains and conducts performance evaluations, and supervises the workflow for designated staff.
• Schedules and manages labor and resources within budgetary guidelines.
• Ensures CAP, CMS, AABB, FDA, CLIA and OSHA compliance in patient care and laboratory activities.
• Leads task forces to improve service quality, and develops performance metrics.
• Serves as liaison for timely information within the organization and with partners.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Six Sigma

Lean concepts

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology

Job description

Primary City/State:

Sun City, Arizona

Department Name:

Lab-Boswell

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Lab

Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Sonora Quest Laboratories/Laboratory Sciences of Arizona. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits. In addition, this position may be eligible for our Management or Sales Incentive Programs as part of your Total Rewards package.

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POSITION SUMMARY

This position provides general operational supervision under the direction of the director/manager to assigned personnel. Responsible for organizing, directing and controlling workflow aspects of the section in order to improves processes to provide high quality and cost effective services.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Hires, trains and conducts performance evaluations, and supervises the workflow for designated staff. This includes initiating promotions, transfers, and disciplinary actions. Provides leadership, coaching, recognition, and staff development. Establishes priorities, workloads, schedules, controls, work procedures and day-to-day problem resolution and trouble shooting utilizing Six Sigma and Lean concepts, tools and methodology in the department

2. Schedules and manages the use of labor and resources within budgetary guidelines. Manages waste reduction and establishes priorities, workloads, controls and work procedures, as well as determines resources needed for expense reduction. Prepares and/or provides input for the department budget.

3. Under the direction of management, ensures area(s) of responsibility are maintained in accreditation with College of American Pathologists (CAP), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), American Association of Blood Banks (AABB), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and licensing for Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) for patient care and nursing. Also ensures laboratory is compliant with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

4. Participates and may lead task forces to plan, implement, and coordinate activities to maximize service quality, compliance effectiveness and efficiency. Develops and monitors performance matrix to ensure quality patient care.

5. Serves as a resource and communication liaison by facilitating timely and accurate dissemination of information within the organization and to parent partners.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology.
• Four (4) years’ training and experience in high-complexity testing in the respective specialty.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Science.
• MLS or Specialty Certification.
• One (1) year of supervisory experience.

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