Supervisor Laboratory

UCHealth; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 57,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3-Year Incentive Bonus

Annual Merit Pay Increase

Market reviews

Job summary

UCHealth is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor to oversee operations in a defined lab section at UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central, Colorado Springs. This onsite role requires a Bachelor's degree and MT/MLS certification, with 2 years of related experience. The position includes managing staff, enforcing QA/QC, and ensuring compliant testing procedures.

Pay ranges from $41.43 to $62.15 per hour, depending on experience. Schedule is full-time (80 hours per pay period) with daytime shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and MT/MLS certification as applicable to responsibilities.
• Minimum 2 years of related laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Establishes policies, procedures and protocols for testing in a defined laboratory section.
• Oversees staffing, directs training, and conducts performance evaluations as needed.
• Ensures quality control and instrument maintenance; assesses service quality and staff development.
• Acts as a consultant to laboratory staff and other healthcare team members; can act as manager in absence.
• Works in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision and decisive judgment.

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

MT/MLS certification (AMT/ASCP)

Job description

Description

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Memorial Hosp Central, US:CO:Colorado Springs

Department: Lab Support Services

Work Schedule: Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days

Pay: $41.43 - $62.15 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option

Summary

Supervises the operations of a defined laboratory section.

Responsibilities

• Establishes policies, procedures, and protocols for testing performed in a defined laboratory section. Defines analytic accuracy, precision, sensitivity, and reference ranges for test methods. Oversees quality control testing and instrument maintenance.
• Determines, coordinates and supervises daily staffing assignments and levels. Provides direction, orientation, training, coaching, and mentoring to staff. Performs or assists with performance evaluations and disciplinary actions.
• Assesses quality of services delivered and facilitates staff development programs. Ensures staff compliance with departmental and organizational policies, procedures and protocols. Performs staff responsibilities as needed to fulfill required service levels.
• Leads the handling and resolution of complex issues and complaints. Serves as a consultant to laboratory staff as well as other members of the healthcare team as needed. Acts as manager in their absence.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast‑paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field. Graduate of an accredited Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist program.
• Required Licensure/Certification: Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) by the American Medical Technologists (AMT) or as a Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or categorical ASCP certification in a laboratory specialty/subspecialty as applicable to job responsibilities.
• 2 years of related experience.

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Recognition

• Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
• Performance‑based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
• Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

Health and well‑being

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Access to 24/7 mental health and well‑being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free Care.com membership.
• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• Employer‑provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy‑up coverage options.
• Employer‑provided short‑term disability and long‑term disability with a buy‑up coverage option.

Retirement and savings

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high‑deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth

• UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
• Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
• Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre‑paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
• Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.
• Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.

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UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

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