As a Lab Supervisor at Mercy Hospital Bakersfield in Bakersfield, California, you'll oversee the day-to-day management of the laboratory for our 194-bed hospital located in the heart of downtown. You will contribute to the development of annual goals, objectives and departmental budget while actively facilitating the achievement of the goals and objectives and the ongoing evaluation of results. 

Every interaction is an opportunity to improve your understanding of a patient's needs, the needs of your patient care team, or the needs of your facility. You'll advocate for your team as you support them in reaching their full potential, aligning with our operational goals and objectives.

To thrive in this role, you need to be accountable and confident. You're an excellent communicator in 1:1 interactions and in front of groups. It's also important for you to be comfortable holding tough conversations, as you are responsible for the performance of your people and your laboratory.

About Us:

Founded by the Sisters of Mercy Mercy Hospitals have a history of caring for our community that goes back more than 100 years. We provide a broad range of medical and surgical services including minimally invasive and outpatient options. Our family of services includes the area's only inpatient oncology unit, the Orthopedic Spine and Hand Center, Family Birth Center, the Lactation Support Center and retail store and many others. Mercy Hospital Downtown is a 194-bed facility located in downtown Bakersfield. Mercy Hospital Southwest is a 78-bed facility and the only hospital located in the rapidly growing area west of Highway 99. Mercy Hospital is a member of Dignity Health and is a trusted community partner serving residents of Bakersfield and Kern County with quality compassionate care since 1910.

• In collaboration with the Medical Laboratory Director, manages the Quality Assurance Program for the department
• Develops and maintains a service orientation in performing duties with fellow employees, patients, medical staff and visitors.
• Has operational responsibility for the clinical/technical aspects of a section of the laboratory.
• Performs job duties of Medical Technologist; performing a variety of chemical, microscopic, and bacteriologic procedures of a moderately and highly complex nature, following established standards and practices to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease.

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or related science from an accredited school
• Current California CLS license
• Current licensure with the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel (NCA) or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), or equivalent
• Minimum of three (3) years laboratory experience in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science

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