Outpatient Draw Lab Supervisor - Main Campus (Orange and Yellow Labs)

Nationwide Children's Hospital•Columbus, OH

74d•Onsite

About The Position

Oversight of specimen collection laboratories that perform phlebotomy. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, required.
Field of study in medical laboratory science; or a chemical, physical, or biological science from an accredited institution, required.
In non-testing areas, Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or medical technology acceptable.
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.
Three years’ experience in a similar laboratory, required.
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 financial 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.
Fills the role of the CLIA “General Supervisor” for High Complexity testing and “Technical Consultant” for Moderate Complexity testing in testing areas.