Supervisor - Laboratory Services

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award-winning health systems in Washington state  CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington, our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.  While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!

Supervises laboratory personnel and operations to ensure compliance and quality in accordance with laboratory work process. Exercises authority over personnel decisions and is responsible for the technical and scientific oversight of the clinical laboratory department

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in biological or chemical sciences, as defined by CLIA.
• Minimum of five years at a moderate or high complexity laboratory. 

Preferred Education and Experience

• One year experience as a supervisor or higher, preferred

Required Licensure and Certifications

Clinical Laboratory departments:

State license:

• California:  CLS:CA
• Nevada: CLS:NV or GS:NV
• North Dakota: MT-L:ND
• Tennessee: MT-L:TN

Where state license not required:

• MT or CLS or MLS certification required, ASCP or equivalent (per requirement sheet)

Pathology Laboratory department:

• CT or HTL  certification required, ASCP or equivalent

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training

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. 

We deliver inspired people to do meaningful work.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.