Supervisor Laboratory

Onvida Health; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 64,468 - 96,703; Full time

Job summary

Onvida Health in Yuma, AZ is seeking a Medical Technologist Supervisor to oversee laboratory operations across automated testing, microbiology, blood bank and pathology. The role includes staff supervision, scheduling, and training to ensure high-quality patient results.

The candidate will participate in the Laboratory Management Team, support daily operations on 2nd and 3rd shifts, and ensure compliance with CAP, DNV, CLIA and related standards to safeguard patient care outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent.
• MLS certification (MLS) preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a clinical laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate technical operations of the Laboratory section (Automated Testing, Microbiology, Blood Bank, Pathology).
• Manage staffing, scheduling, orientation, and training for second and third shifts.
• Ensure compliance with CAP, DNV, CLIA and other accrediting agencies; maintain quality control and patient safety.
• Provide training, guidance and performance feedback to lab staff and interns/technicians.
• Assist Laboratory Management Team with special projects and annual reviews.

Education

Bachelor's degree

MLS (Medical Laboratory Scientist)

3+ years experience

Job description

Work Status Details: REGULAR FULL TIME | 80.00 Hours Every Two Weeks
Shift: Varied
Pay Rate Type: Annual Salary
Location: Yuma Medical Center

Listed is the base hiring salary range offered for this position. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors, including but not limited to skills and experience. The salary range listed is just one component of the total rewards/compensation package offered to candidates.
Min = $64,468.93
Mid = $80,586.17
Max = $96,703.40

Summary

In addition to the job duties assigned as Medical Technologist, the Supervisor supervises and coordinates the technical aspects of the Laboratory section (Automated Testing, Microbiology, Blood Bank, Pathology), including, but not limited to, staff selection, orientation, training and daily direction of staff; is an active participant on the Laboratory Management Team. This position is responsible for the daily operations of assigned section/s and staff on the second and third shift as well as scheduling of staff to provide adequate coverage to ensure patient safety.

Responsibilities

The Medical Technologist Supervisor understands the technical and workload requirements of the individual hospitals and departments in order to determine staffing needs as he/she will be serving as a liaison with physicians and nursing staff.

Demonstrates adaptability, flexibility and timeliness in managing workload and processes required to meet technical and administrative needs. This includes the processing and reporting of laboratory specimens assuring rapid and accurate results, maintaining laboratory records, training and competency assessment of lab technical staff, ensuring the departments are in compliance with CAP, DNV, CLIA, and other accrediting agencies.

Demonstrates ability to work effectively with management and staff to address, resolve, and improve relationships to satisfy customer expectations. Capable of performing all of the duties/responsibilities of a Medical Technologist.

Ensures compliance with all corporate safety, quality control and quality assurance standard. Following all hospital and laboratory policies and procedures with a focus on improving the patient experience, quality of care, and the current and future financial performance of the laboratory. Adhere to laboratory's quality control policies, and document all quality control activities; has the ability to recognize outliers and correct them.

Ensures performance of all LIS functions necessary to complete patient testing and specimen processing.

Provide technical instructions, training and guidance to technicians/technologists, Lab Technical Assistants, Medical Lab Assistants, students and lab interns/externs in techniques, instrumentation, and organization of work.

Be capable of identifying problems that may affect test performance or reporting of test results and resolve or immediately report to Manager, Pathologist or Director.

Assist Manager with special projects such as employee performance reviews, maintaining and troubleshooting equipment/ instrumentation and other projects as assigned.

Requirements

• BACHELOR'S DEGREE
• MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST (MLS)
• 3+ years' experience

Physical Requirements and working conditions for this position will be provided to you up on interview.