Technical Supervisor (Blood Bank) - Banner Desert

Laboratory Sciences of Arizona; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonora Quest Laboratories/Laboratory Sciences of Arizona is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor to oversee operations in the Blood Services division at BDMC. You will hire, train, and evaluate staff, manage workflow, and ensure compliance with CAP, CMS, AABB, FDA and CLIA standards.

Responsibilities include budget-informed resource planning, waste reduction, and leading cross-functional task forces to improve service quality and efficiency. OSHA compliance and staff development are also emphasized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology.
• MLS or Specialty Certification.
• One year supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train and evaluate staff; supervise workflow and resolve problems.
• Schedule and manage labor within budgets; support cost-reduction efforts.

Skills

Staff supervision

Six Sigma

Lean

Budget management

Quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical/Physical/Biological/Clinical Lab Science or Medical Technology

MLS or Specialty Certification

Job description

Primary City/State:Mesa, ArizonaDepartment Name:Blood Svcs-BDMCWork Shift:EveningJob Category:LabYour 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, & PurposeBase pay rates starting at $36.75 per hour!POSITION SUMMARYThis 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 FUNCTIONS1. 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 department2. 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.3. 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).4. 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.5. 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/VeteransOur organization supports a drug-free work environment.Privacy Policy:Privacy Policy