Lab Supervisor - Core Lab 3rd Shift

Nationwide Children's Hospital•Columbus, OH

About The Position

Overview: Scheule: Full-Time, 3rd Shift, rotating weekends and holidays, benefits eligible Job Description Summary: Responsible for oversight of processing/testing of laboratory specimens and technical decisions/direction. Includes direction of workforce, problem investigation and resolution, developing and implementing procedures/processes, assuring quality and regulatory compliance tasks, assignment/delegation of duties, education/competency and training, and communication with a variety of different customers. Job Description: Essential Functions: Maintains and enforces all safety guidelines OSHA, Joint Commission, and CAP within the department. Oversees quality assurance protocols as required. Oversees instrument maintenance program, supports regular preventive maintenance, and maintains records of service. Attends continuing education seminars and workshops; maintains current knowledge. Trains new staff members and ensures staff is competent/educated regarding processes and protocols. Maintains fiscal accountability through maximizing available resources, monitoring inventory of supplies and replenishing as needed. Demonstrates appropriate management of finical resources and contributes to section planning, budgeting, and overall processes. Demonstrates awareness of technical/professional strengths and weaknesses and seeks opportunities to develop further. Develops and maintains clear goals for operation maintaining a positive attitude toward attainment of those goals. Serves as assigned on-call coverage for the department. Monitors day-to-day laboratory operations and schedules. Demonstrates ability to select, train and motivate staff. Maintains equitable and appropriate workflow and responsibilities, awareness of staff development issues, provides timely and specific feedback and coaching. Provides oversight to processing/testing/resulting specimens. Creates, updates, educates, promotes, implements, and maintains Policies and Procedures. Maintains working knowledge of technical principles, instrumentation, processes, and technology. For testing area fills the role of the CLIA “General Supervisor” for High Complexity testing and “Technical Consultant” for Moderate Complexity testing. The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose. Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission. We’re 15,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we’ll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere. Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children’s badge what they do for a living. They’ll tell you it’s More Than a Job. It’s a calling. It’s a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere. Nationwide Children’s Hospital. A Place to Be Proud.

Requirements

> 2 years’ experience in a similar laboratory, required.
Testing Areas: Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution OR Bachelor’s degree equivalent as defined in the Code of Federal Regulations 42CFR493.1405(b)(5)(i)(B)
Non-Testing Areas: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance as required by hospital policy and position-specific requirements.
Must pass motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications, and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.
Demonstrated supervisory skills and ability to lead a team.
Effective organizational and communication skills.
Demonstrates discipline-specific technical skills.
Strong computer skills.
Promotes a team environment and maintains a cooperative and supportive atmosphere.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree, preferred.
American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification, preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintains and enforces all safety guidelines OSHA, Joint Commission, and CAP within the department.
Oversees quality assurance protocols as required.
Oversees instrument maintenance program, supports regular preventive maintenance, and maintains records of service.
Attends continuing education seminars and workshops; maintains current knowledge.
Trains new staff members and ensures staff is competent/educated regarding processes and protocols.
Maintains fiscal accountability through maximizing available resources, monitoring inventory of supplies and replenishing as needed.
Demonstrates appropriate management of finical resources and contributes to section planning, budgeting, and overall processes.
Demonstrates awareness of technical/professional strengths and weaknesses and seeks opportunities to develop further.
Develops and maintains clear goals for operation maintaining a positive attitude toward attainment of those goals.
Serves as assigned on-call coverage for the department.
Monitors day-to-day laboratory operations and schedules.
Demonstrates ability to select, train and motivate staff.
Maintains equitable and appropriate workflow and responsibilities, awareness of staff development issues, provides timely and specific feedback and coaching.
Provides oversight to processing/testing/resulting specimens.
Creates, updates, educates, promotes, implements, and maintains Policies and Procedures.
Maintains working knowledge of technical principles, instrumentation, processes, and technology.
For testing area fills the role of the CLIA “General Supervisor” for High Complexity testing and “Technical Consultant” for Moderate Complexity testing.