Supervisor Medical Technology

CommonSpirit Health; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Supervisor to lead all laboratory operations, ensuring patient care quality and regulatory compliance. You will implement new procedures, oversee staff, and drive efficiency while maintaining technical standards per JCAHO, CAP, and California regulations.

You will supervise lab personnel, oversee specimen processing, and participate in operations as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological or chemical sciences.
• Familiarity with CLIA and state/federal regulations.
• Administrative leadership and staff development experience.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs and supervises Hematology/Coagulation/Urinalysis relative to personnel, programs and operations.
• Maintains technical standards as prescribed by JCAHO, CAP and the State of California.
• Establishes and maintains a quality assurance/control program.
• Ascertains the reliability of test results being used.
• Ensures all equipment is maintained; establishes procedural directions.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Quality management

Communication

Financial management

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological or chemical sciences

CA Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) License

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Clinical Laboratory Supervisor, you will lead and oversee all Clinical Laboratory operations, ensuring high standards of patient care and regulatory compliance. You will be instrumental in implementing new procedures, maintaining quality control, and driving laboratory efficiency.

Every day you will manage and train lab personnel, oversee specimen processing, and ensure adherence to technical standards from JCAHO, CAP, and the State of California. You will also participate directly in lab operations as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist. This position supervises specimen processing, lab coordinators, phlebotomists, and couriers.

To be successful, you will effectively manage personnel, ensure regulatory compliance, and excel in quality assurance and inventory management. Your leadership skills in strategic agility and team development, along with strong communication, will be critical for success.

• Plans, directs and supervises Hematology/Coagulation/Urinalysis relative to personnel, programs and operations .
• Maintains technical standards as prescribed by JCAHO, CAP and the State of California.
• Establishes and maintains a quality assurance/control program.
• Ascertains the reliability of test results being used.
• Ensures all equipment is maintained. Establishes and maintains all procedural directions.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in biological or chemical sciences, as defined by CLIA.
• Minimum of five years at a moderate or high complexity laboratory. One year experience as a supervisor or higher, preferred
• CA Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) License
• Job duties require administrative skill and leadership qualities. Familiarity with financial management, Human Resources, Equipment Management, Quality Management, Physician Relations, Workflow Design are key skills to be successful. Excellent communication skills are needed to influence staff and to support internal and external customers. Extensive knowledge in state and federal regulations is needed to ensure ongoing compliance.

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1899, Dignity Health - St. Joseph's Medical Center is a 355-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Stockton, California. Serving over 125,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, cancer care, heart care, and a family birth center. Additionally, St. Joseph's Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center and was named one of America's 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$57.37 - $85.33 /hour