Job Summary:

Responsible for the direction and supervision of all aspects of the operations (technical/administrative) of the laboratory. Coordinates marketing, client services, quality assurance, compliance with all regulatory/accreditation guidelines. Responsible for hiring/disciplinary functions of the laboratory. Promotes technical guidance and expertise to associates, departments, physicians and administration. Assures appropriate utilization of resources through the budgeting process including purchasing, supply ordering, and material management and inventory control.

Job Requirements

Minimum Education 
Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or related field
 Master’s degree preferred

Required Licenses/Certifications

MT (ASCP)/equivalent registry (i.e. NCA, CLS) acceptable or eligible
 Must meet Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988 (CLIA ‘88) requirement for testing personnel in a high complexity testing laboratory

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities 

Ability to handle multiple priorities and tasks effectively and efficiently
 Ability to speak, read, and write fluent English
 Ability to learn and integrate technical aspects of the laboratory as a whole
 Ability to make quick and accurate decisions under stress and emergency situations
 Ability to use computers (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)
Experience Required: 
Minimum of 5 years experience in a leadership role
 Minimum of 3 years of experience as a bench technologist

Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.