Laboratory Supervisor-Nocturnal

OhioHealth•Pickerington, OH

About The Position

This position provides supervision for one or more sections of a clinical laboratory. The supervisor directs technical operations and human resources, supports efficient and safe laboratory services, and helps ensure regulatory compliance. The role also provides staff training and development and may perform the responsibilities of medical technologists or laboratory specialists based on site requirements.

Requirements

Associate's degree.
3–5 years of experience in a patient care or clinical setting.

Responsibilities

Supervise and direct departmental technical operations and human resources.
Promote strong customer service and address inappropriate or suboptimal performance.
Serve as an interdepartmental liaison to resolve operational and technical problems within the department and between the laboratory and other departments.
Investigate specimen problems, service complaints, and delays in procedures.
Consult with physicians and other hospital departments and assume management functions in coordination with the division manager.
Develop, evaluate, and implement procedures to improve laboratory function, productivity, and service.
Assist the division manager in ensuring the area meets regulatory standards, including CAP, CLIA, and ASC p requirements.
Maintain and revise appropriate documents and manuals while supporting cost-effective laboratory services.
Monitor workflow, staffing assignments, and productivity; recommend and implement improvements to efficiency, effectiveness, and safety.
Provide training and schedule in-services to support regulatory compliance, changing work environments, and continuing education.
Promote employee development through coaching and counseling when appropriate, and maintain effective relationships with peers and coworkers.
Model OhioHealth’s mission, vision, and values.
Provide technical orientation and instruction to new personnel and ongoing instruction to current personnel on procedures, techniques, safety, and work organization.
Participate in continuing education in technical and managerial areas, including new technology and human relations skills.
Perform medical technologist or laboratory specialist responsibilities as required by site needs, including testing, method validation, customer service, quality assurance, and continuing education.
Perform other duties as assigned.