Clinical Laboratory Supervisor / Technical Quality Specialist

Job DetailsJob Location: FCN Laboratory Services - Bellingham, WA 98225Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $33.20 - $49.08 HourlyJob Category: Laboratory ServicesTitle: Laboratory Services Technical Quality Supervisor or Technical Quality Specialist

Location: FCN Laboratory Services

City: Bellingham, WA

Position: Full-time, 40 hours/week, flexible shift, hours vary, Lab hours are 8:00am - 10:00pm, non-exempt (hourly)

Compensation: The full wage scale is $33.20 - $49.08 per hour. We also offer a $3.00 per hour shift differential for eligible evening and weekend hours.  Placement within the wage range is determined by the candidate’s relevant experience.

Benefits: At FCN, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and that of your family, with flexibility and quality care.

Health Benefits:

Three Medical plan options
Two Dental plans, including orthodontia for children and adults
Employer-paid Vision coverage for employee and family
Expanded Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and mental health programs, including wellness and discounted gym memberships
Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Healthcare and Dependent Care
Health Savings Account (HSA) with an employer contribution of $1,500 (pro-rated based on enrollment eligibility)
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), up to $1,500 ($3,000 for family coverage)
Employer-paid Life/AD&D insurance with optional supplemental additional coverage including a guaranteed issue amount with no health questionnaire
Voluntary Accident and Hospital insurance plans with annual wellness benefits

*Eligibility for these benefits depends on your full-time or part-time status.

Time Off & Wellness:

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Sick Leave (PSL), and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) to support your vacation, health, and personal needs
PTO, PSL, and EIB accrue starting on your first day, and you can use paid time off after the applicable days of employment
Full-time employees generally begin earning 18 days of PTO, increasing 33 days over time per our PTO policy.  You can rollover unlimited PTO hours into the next year.
PSL accrues at 1 hour per 40 hours worked
EIB accrues up to 32 hours per year (pro-rated based on hours worked) for both part-time and full-time employees, with a maximum of 480 hours

Retirement:

401(k) plan with employer match, both Traditional and Roth options available
401(k) Profit Sharing Plan
Free financial planning guidance to support your retirement goals

*Eligibility for these programs is based on your years of service and required hours.

Additional Benefits:

Eligibility for FCN applicable bonuses
Annual uniform allowance for clinical staff
Reimbursement of renewal fees for required licensure for clinical staff

About FCN: As an independent, locally owned, physician-run network of family medicine doctors, we are passionate about our community's well-being. We take the time to build strong, long-term relationships with our patients and our employees. We have 12 clinics and 3 urgent care centers in Whatcom and Skagit County, in a beautiful corner of northwest Washington where the mountains meet the sea. 

Job Summary: Under the direction of the Laboratory Services Manager, this position is responsible for operations and management of the laboratory staff and performing general medical technologist duties, overseeing the technical quality of the lab, and acts as a technical resource to Lab employees. Supports the Laboratory Services Manager by providing leadership and oversight of the day-to-day lab operations, including but not limited to, overseeing quality control and quality assurance programs, coordinating training, assisting with staffing, and coordinating and directing lab staff work. Must meet high quality standards of patient care and regulatory requirements in a manner that promotes and supports the Core Values of the Family Care Network.

Essential Job Functions

Ensure compliance with all federal/state regulations, FCN Lab’s Quality Assurance Program, and any other regulations and communicate policy or regulatory violations, and complete remedial actions along with the Laboratory Services Manager.
Manage quality control and quality assurance program and oversee quality control statistics with Laboratory Services Manager.
Implement new processes, instrumentation, and procedures effectively in the laboratory.
Write new procedures and update existing policies/procedures as needed with lab manager.
Oversee instrument preventative maintenance and troubleshooting.
Research and investigate laboratory-related problems and follow through with solutions.
Responsible for maintaining the inventory of supplies for the technical lab.
Ensure timely submission of packing slips by lab staff to Finance.
Contribute to set up and troubleshooting of processes within the Orchard Harvest Laboratory Information System (LIS) with the laboratory leadership team and IT staff.
Assist the EMR