Laboratory Technical Supervisor - Banner Boswell (Day Shift)

Laboratory Sciences of Arizona; Sun City CDP (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonora Quest Laboratories/Laboratory Sciences of Arizona seeks an experienced operations supervisor to oversee the workflow of a laboratory section, directing and coordinating activities to improve quality and cost-effectiveness.

The role involves hiring, training, evaluating staff, and ensuring compliance with CAP, CMS, AABB, CLIA and OSHA standards, while managing budgets and resources for efficiency and safety. Strong leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology.
• Four (4) years of training and experience in high-complexity testing in the respective specialty.
• Experience leading or supervising laboratory staff is preferred.
• Knowledge of CAP, CMS, AABB, CLIA, FDA and OSHA regulations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Hires, trains and conducts performance evaluations, and supervises the workflow for designated staff.
• Schedules and manages the use of labor and resources within budgetary guidelines.
• Ensures accreditation and regulatory compliance (CAP, CMS, AABB, CLIA, FDA, OSHA) for patient care and nursing.
• Develops and monitors performance metrics to maximize service quality and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Problem solving

Education

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

Tools

Six Sigma

Lean

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

• 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
• 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.
• 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).
• 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.
• 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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