Laboratory Operations Supervisor - Phlebotomy - Salary (68493)

Memorial Health System•Marietta, OH

About The Position

In an environment of continuous quality improvement, the Laboratory Operations Supervisor is responsible for providing 100% customer satisfaction and 100% quality by acting as a coach, facilitator, and/or mediator for techs working the bench by evaluating and reviewing all work in the lab section; maintaining quality control within the section to include evaluating equipment, procedures and section staff; and performing tests and operating instruments. Exhibits the Standards of Excellence and exercises strict confidentiality at all times.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or relevant science field required.
In lieu of bachelor’s degree, an associate’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology and willing to pursue a bachelor’s degree with completion within 3 years of hire will be considered.
ASCP certified or other national certification required.
When working at a West Virginia site, ASCP and/or National Board of Certification and a WV Medical Technologist and/or MLT license required.
Associate’s degree in a related field required.
In lieu of associate’s degree, a high school diploma or GED and willing to pursue an associate’s degree with completion within 3 years of hire will be considered.
Minimum of one year of phlebotomy experience required.
Excellent verbal/written skills
Ability to work as a team
Organization and time management skills are also essential

Nice To Haves

One-year supervisory experience preferred.
Bachelor's degree preferred.
MLT ASCP certification or phlebotomy certification preferred.
One-year supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs the duties of a supervisor.
Performs specimen testing (manual and automated) and operates various laboratory instruments.
Obtains blood samples for analysis in the hospital and at off-site locations.
Direct and train students and new lab employees in procedures and operation of instruments.
Eliminates waste and manages flow within the department.
Manages procedures in our electronic document control system in compliance with all accreditation agencies.
Assumes duties of the Lab Manager in his/her absence.
Has the authority and responsibility to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, discipline, direct, or recommend such actions by using independent judgment.
Completes and conducts employee performance evaluations based on direct observation of their employee’s job performance.
Granted authority to perform the supervisory duties and are held accountable for performing such duties.
Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary.