Technical Supervisor (Blood Bank) - Banner Desert

Sonora Quest Laboratories/ Laboratory Sciences of Arizona; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 41,767 - 59,486; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Incentive programs

Competitive pay

Job summary

A local laboratory company is seeking a supervisory position in Mesa, Arizona. This role requires overseeing laboratory personnel and processes, ensuring high quality and efficient services. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, along with experience in complex testing. Excellent leadership and communication skills are essential. The position offers competitive pay starting at $36.75 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Four years of high-complexity testing experience in the respective specialty.
• One year of supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and evaluate designated staff.
• Manage budget and resources for department.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation and safety standards.
• Lead task forces to enhance service quality.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Process Improvement

Education

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

Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Science (preferred)

Job description

Location

Mesa, Arizona

Department

Blood Services – BDMC

Work Shift

Evening

Job Category

Lab

Benefits

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. Find your Voice, Passion, & Purpose Base pay rates starting at $36.75 per hour!

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 improve 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 troubleshooting 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.

EEO Statement

EEO/Disabled/Veterans. Our organization supports a drug‑free work environment.