Laboratory Shift Lead & Technical Coach

Berger Health System; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking a Lab Supervisor to ensure smooth shift operation and provide functional supervision to Laboratory Assistants. The role emphasizes staffing, workflow coordination, training, and adherence to procedures in a high-volume, high-risk lab environment.

The position focuses on leadership, policy compliance, and continuous improvement within the Phlebotomy department, with responsibilities across shift coverage, competency checks, and incident tracking.

Qualifications

• High School or GED (Required)DL - Driver's License - Department of Motor Vehicles
• General science emphasis; or one to three months related Experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of and Experience . Data entry skills; organizational skills and ability to work under stressful conditions; requires the capacity to work in a high risk department in an environment with equanimity, precision and attention to detail; good communication skills, to include effective speech delivery and telephone skills.
• Three years in a high volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate shift activities and schedule staff to ensure adequate coverage.
• Assign duties, supervise staff, and provide input on performance.
• Act as liaison between lab assistants and technologists for workflow.
• Act as a resource on policy, procedure, specimen requirements, and equipment maintenance.
• Document all activities.
• Monitor workflow using online systems and adjust workload.
• Maintain competency and train Laboratory Assistants; lead in absence of manager.
• Maintain the procedure manual, document incidents, track variance, and develop solutions.

Skills

Data entry skills

Good communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

OhioHealth is seeking a Lab Supervisor to ensure smooth shift operation and provide functional supervision to Laboratory Assistants. The role emphasizes staffing, workflow coordination, training, and adherence to procedures in a high-volume, high-risk lab environment.

The position focuses on leadership, policy compliance, and continuous improvement within the Phlebotomy department, with responsibilities across shift coverage, competency checks, and incident tracking.