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Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Microbiology Supervisor

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeTucson, AZ, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or Physical Science, meeting applicable Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments personnel qualification requirements for high-complexity testing.
  • One to two years of related professional experience.
  • Medical Laboratory Scientist certification through the American Society for Clinical Pathology, American Medical Technologists, or an equivalent certification agency.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise daily laboratory operations, including staffing, scheduling, workflow management, and supply inventory.
  • Oversee laboratory testing processes and ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality test results comply with College of American Pathologists, Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments, Joint Commission, and other regulatory standards.
  • Manage quality control and proficiency testing, troubleshoot outliers, document corrective actions, and ensure compliance with accreditation guidelines.
  • Lead and develop laboratory staff through competency assessments, training, coaching, and performance evaluations.
  • Monitor and maintain laboratory equipment, ensure proper functionality and preventive maintenance, and escalate issues to the Administrative Laboratory Director.
  • Support financial management by monitoring supply usage, reducing waste, and selecting cost-effective reagents and materials.
  • Conduct regular staff meetings, disseminate relevant information, and maintain collaboration with clinical teams.
  • Ensure a safe and compliant work environment by promoting adherence to infection control, safety protocols, and regulatory policies.
  • Drive continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance laboratory efficiency, patient care, and operational outcomes.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • One to two years of previous leadership experience.

About the Company

Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Community Health Systems operates general acute care hospitals across 14 states, owning or leasing 71 facilities to deliver healthcare outside urban centers. Its main business is running hospital networks and providing medical and surgical services to patients, funded by payments from patients, insurers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. The company also offers management services to its affiliates through a professional services corporation. Its workflow centers on developing and operating healthcare delivery systems, supporting a wide range of needs from emergency care to specialized treatments. The goal is to help people get well and live healthier by providing accessible non-urban and suburban hospital-based care while navigating a regulated, competitive US healthcare market.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Franklin, TN
Founded
1985

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