UCLA Health

Clinical Laboratory Supervisor II - Santa Monica Hospital

UCLA Health$116K — $264K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license and a bachelor's degree required.
  • Minimum of 4 years licensed CLS experience, with team leadership experience preferred.
  • Familiarity with pre-analytical workflows and specimen processing strongly preferred.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential.
  • Excellent problem-solving and proactive change management abilities required.
  • Color vision certification via the Ishihara Color Vision exam is mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise daily operations of outpatient and inpatient phlebotomy services.
  • Ensure compliance with protocols for safety and customer satisfaction.
  • Guide and support Certified Phlebotomy Technicians in their development.
  • Implement best practices for laboratory efficiency and performance.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement in laboratory operations.

Benefits

  • Full-time, indefinite employment opportunity.
  • Opportunity to work in a pivotal leadership role in healthcare.
  • Engagement with a dedicated team focused on patient care and regulatory compliance.
  • Location in Santa Monica, CA, providing a vibrant work environment.
  • On-call weekend and holiday shifts offer varied experience.
Full Job Description
General Information

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Work Location: Santa Monica, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8-hour shift beginning as early as 8:30am or as late as 12:00pm with rotating on-call weekends and holidays

Posted Date

06/29/2026

Salary Range: $116300 - 264600 Annually

Employment Type

2 - Staff: Career

Duration

Indefinite

Job #

31451

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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As the Clinical Laboratory Supervisor, you will lead a team dedicated to maintaining the integrity of our laboratory operations and upholding the highest standards of patient care. Key responsibilities include:
• Supervise the daily operations of the Outpatient Draw Station, Evening Shift Inpatient Phlebotomy, and Specimen Processing to ensure efficient workflow and optimal performance.
• Implement best practices and protocols to ensure regulatory compliance, patient and staff safety, and customer satisfaction.
• Provide guidance and support to a team of Certified Phlebotomy Technicians, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.

Salary Range: $116,300.00 - $264,600.00/year.

Job Qualifications

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• Possess a current, valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license and bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of 4 years of licensed CLS working experience, with prior experience in leading and directing a team preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience, highly preferred.
• Familiarity with the Pre-analytical workflow and processing, including the operation of inpatient and outpatient phlebotomy, specimen send-out, and experience with the Lab Total Automation line, strongly preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to driving positive change and achieving organizational goals.
• Must pass the Ishihara Color Vision exam, i.e. visual acuity including color differentiation.

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.

About UCLA Health

UCLA Health is a world-renowned academic medical center located in Los Angeles, California. It comprises four hospitals, including Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, and more than 200 primary and specialty care clinics. UCLA Health is affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the United States. The health system employs over 20,000 people and serves as a major center for patient care, medical education, and research.
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