Technical Supervisor- Laboratory

MultiCare Health System•Tacoma, WA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Join a team that shares your calling At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home. FTE: 1.0_, Shift: Evenings_, Schedule: Monday- Friday 1:00pm-9:00pm Position Summary The Supervisor – Lab Technical is responsible for maintaining the integrity and the smooth daily operation of the assigned Laboratory section and for the direct supervision to the personnel assigned to that section. This is a first line supervisor that is responsible for the overall administrative and technical management of section operations. This position supervises Medical Technologists, Medical Laboratory Technicians, Processors, or other laboratory personnel. Work situations are varied and require strong leadership skills, organization, prioritization, accuracy, discretion, good judgment, and independent decision-making. Major decisions are subject to the review and approval of the Manager. External contacts include physicians, pathologists, physician office staff, and patients. Internal contacts are primarily with the clinical units and other hospital based staff.

Requirements

BS/BA in a science related field (Microbiology, Medical Technology or equivalent)
Certification of Medical Technologist, MLS(ASCP)CM -OR- categorical certification in Microbiology by AAM or ASCP
Three (3) years experience in relevant area of clinical laboratory
Previous experience and demonstrated skills in a leadership or a supervisory role
A combination of post-high school education and 6 years of recent relevant experience may be substituted for bachelor’s degree requirement, with HR Compensation approval and provided the individual commits to pursuing and completing the bachelor’s degree within a specified time frame

Nice To Haves

Specialized certification preferred

Responsibilities

Maintaining the integrity and the smooth daily operation of the assigned Laboratory section
Direct supervision to the personnel assigned to that section
Overall administrative and technical management of section operations
Supervising Medical Technologists, Medical Laboratory Technicians, Processors, or other laboratory personnel