Clinical Laboratory Supervisor - Everett, WA

UnitedHealth Group

Everett, WA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$72,800–$130,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Accreditation Standards, Biology, Clinical Data, Clinical Laboratory, Coaching, Community Health, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Document Management, Documentation, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Healthcare, Infection Control, Instrumentation, Inventory Management, Laboratory, Laboratory Management, Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Systems, Laboratory Techniques, Laboratory Testing, Leadership, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Maintain Compliance, Medicine, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Nursing, OSHA, Onboarding, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Operations, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, People Management, Performance Management, Physical Chemistry, Program Evaluation, Project/Program Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Metrics, Record Keeping, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Reimbursement, Safety/Work Safety, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Test Bench, Test Program, Testing, Time Management, Urgent Care, Validation Testing, Vendor/Supplier Relations

LOCATION

Everett, WA

POSTED

19 days ago

**Requisition number:** 2362029 **Job category:** Healthcare Delivery, Medical Screening/Clinical Lab Optum WA, (formerly The Everett Clinic) is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor to join our team in Everett, WA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. Our exceptional outpatient laboratory team supports a range of medical specialties, including Urgent Care. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. You'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while **Caring. Connecting. Growing together.** We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Laboratory Supervisor to lead daily operations of our clinical laboratory. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality, timely, and compliant laboratory services while fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, leadership experience, and a commitment to quality and continuous improvement. **Your Benefits:** + Generous salary + performance quality incentives + Generous PTO + Retirement Match + Employee Wellness Program, including reimbursement for exercise + Generous Transit Support & Parking **Primary Responsibilities:** + Oversee day-to-day laboratory operations, ensuring appropriate staffing, efficient workflow, and timely turnaround of test results + Provide leadership and supervision to laboratory personnel, including hiring, onboarding, scheduling, coaching, and performance management + Ensure compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards (CLIA, CAP, OSHA), maintaining continuous inspection readiness + Develop, implement, and maintain laboratory policies and procedures, including quality control, quality assurance, safety, and document management + Monitor laboratory testing systems to ensure accuracy, precision, and reliability; investigate issues and implement corrective and preventive actions as needed + Coordinate and oversee proficiency testing programs, including evaluation of results and documentation of corrective actions + Maintain laboratory records and reports related to quality metrics, competency assessments, equipment maintenance, and operational performance + Manage laboratory inventory, supplies, and equipment, including vendor relationships and service agreements + Promote a culture of safety by investigating incidents, implementing improvements, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols + Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, infection prevention, and other stakeholders to support quality patient care and provide testing consultation + Serve as a technical resource by troubleshooting instrumentation, methodologies, and workflows; perform bench testing as needed + Support continuous improvement initiatives, including method validation/verification and implementation of new technologies You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. **Required Qualifications:** + Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, or biological science or medical technology from an accredited institution. Applicants with international degrees must submit official documentation verifying the U.S. equivalency of their academic credentials to satisfy the educational requirements + Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) by a nationally recognized agency (e.g., ASCP, AMT, AAB) + 3+ years of experience as a Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist + In-depth knowledge of laboratory operations, including laboratory techniques, procedures, and equipment + Knowledge of CLIA regulations and experience serving as a technical supervisor + Knowledge of quality control and quality assurance principles and procedures, including proficiency testing and instrument maintenance + Knowledge of Lean principles, practices and proven ability to utilize Lean tools to improve operational efficiency. + Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS) and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications + Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced laboratory environment, handle multiple tasks and priorities, and meet deadlines + Proven ability to perform laboratory tests and procedures, including standing for extended periods of time and lifting up to 50 pounds + Demonstrated leadership and management skills with the ability to supervise, train, and mentor laboratory staff **Preferred Qualification:** + 1+ years of laboratory leadership Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $72,800 - $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. _At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission._ _UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations._ _UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment._

About the Company

UnitedHealth Group

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that’s dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions worldwide. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a diverse team that shares your passion for helping others.

What we do

Gain insights on how we work to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone by watching this video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PbNyi2IDkY

Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Being a part of UnitedHealth Group means working to improve health outcomes for everyone, including yourself. Here is how:

• Caring. Your total health and well-being are important to us. Whatever matters most to you — we have resources to help you be your best at work and at home. The benefits range from free Peloton courses to financial counseling. Learn more about what we offer.

• Connecting. We recognize our collective power to make an impact across our communities because we believe the health of any society is measured by the overall health of its people. Learn more about our culture.

• Growing together. UnitedHealth Group is full of inspiring career stories, and we offer a lifetime of opportunities. Discover all the ways you can learn, grow and develop.

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Other/Not Classified

FOUNDED

1977

WEBSITE

http://careers.unitedhealthgroup.com/

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