Laboratory Supervisor

Berger Health System; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking a supervisor for its Laboratory Services department. The role provides supervision of department technical operations and human resources, ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across the team.

Responsibilities include overseeing workflow and staffing, delivering training for new associates and students, and maintaining records. A minimum of 3 years in a clinical laboratory and an Associate's degree with ASCP or equivalent certification within two years are

Qualifications

• Requires Associate's Degree and ASCP certification or equivalent within two years of hire.
• Minimum of 3 years in a patient care or clinical laboratory setting.
• Supervisory experience in a laboratory or health-care environment is implied.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and directs department technical operations and HR; resolves problems between departments.
• Oversee workflow, staffing, productivity; maintain schedules and records; train associates and students.
• Ensure ongoing competency, safety, and regulatory compliance; contribute to process improvements.
• Performs duties of department associates when needed; supports the manager.
• Maintain focus on safety, quality, and efficiency as part of a High Reliability Organization.

Skills

Leadership

Education

Associate's Degree (ASCP)

ASCP certification within 2 years

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more - in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary

This position provides supervision for the department (s) of OhioHealth Laboratory Services.

Responsibilities And Duties

• 30% Supervises and directs department technical operations and human resources. Acts as liaison resolving operational and technical problems within and between departments. Investigates specimen problems, service complaints and delays in testing. Develops and implements new procedures and processes to improve function and productivity. Maintains appropriate documents and practices for regulatory compliance.
• 25% Oversee workflow, staffing assignments, and productivity, offering recommendations and executing improvements when needed. Maintains schedules, training documentation, and associate records. Provides guidance and support to associates, fostering their development while exemplifying OhioHealth's mission, vision, and values. Coordinates or delivers training for new associates and students.
• 20% Continuing education and competencies. Remains current in the field. Trains new associates and students. Maintains competency and mandatory education requirements. Communicates changes and provides leadership to associates.
• 20% Performs responsibilities of the associates in the department when needed or as determined by the manager.
• 5% Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.
• As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties. The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's Degree (Required)ASCP - American Society for Clinical Pathology - American Society for Clinical Pathology
• Associate's degree ASCP or equivalent certification required within two years of hire
• Years of experience: 3 years in a patient care or clinical laboratory setting.
• Work Shift: Variable
• Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment.

WE Are Inspired to Do Our Best.

OhioHealth is a nationally recognized, innovative healthcare system delivering world-class patient care in a supportive, professional environment filled with limitless opportunities to learn and grow. We are a unique organization in the healthcare field. Our model system of facilities encompasses a wide scope of expertise and care. For professionals, we are a place where people committed to doing their best are given the tools and resources to accomplish our mission every single day. OhioHealth is recognized as a Great Place to Work Certified organization. The Great Place to Work is a global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. This recognition is one measure of our success in achieving a part of our vision to be an organization "where people want to work."