Lead Technical Lab Assistant

OhioHealth; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth in Columbus, OH is seeking a shift supervisor for Phlebotomy to ensure smooth operations and provide functional supervision to Laboratory Assistants. Evening shift, 40 hours per week, with leadership responsibilities and a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and strong data entry, communication, and organizational skills. Experience in a high-volume lab environment is valued.

Qualifications

• High School or GED is required.
• Valid driver's license (DL) is required.
• General science emphasis; or 1–3 months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of experience.
• Data entry skills; organizational skills and ability to work under stressful conditions; capable of high-risk environment with precision and attention to detail; good communication, including clear speech and telephone skills.
• Three years in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Schedule staff to ensure adequate coverage and workload balancing.
• Assign duties and supervise staff; provide input on performance for appraisals; conduct competency assessments.
• Act as liaison between lab assistants and technologists to ensure efficient workflow.
• Serve as a resource for policy and procedure questions, specimen requirements, and equipment troubleshooting.
• Document all activities as appropriate; maintain procedure manuals; track incidents and variance.
• Monitor workflow using online systems; verify collection and receipt of specimens; adjust workload.
• Maintain competency in basic and technical lab duties; train staff and ensure proper competency checks.
• Lead the area in the absence of management and supervision.
• Plan and implement continuous improvement measures.

Skills

Data entry

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Driver's license

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Department
Phlebotomy

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
The primary purpose of this position is to ensure smooth operation of the shift, and to provide functional supervision to Laboratory Assistants, both general and technical.

Responsibilities And Duties
60%
1. Schedule staff to ensure adequate coverage; recommend staffing adjustments based on customer needs and workload data and time standards.
2. Assign duties, reassign tasks as needed during the shift; supervise and counsel staff; provide input on performance for annual appraisals; perform staff competency assessment at least annually.
3. Act as liaison between lab assistants and technologist assuring an efficient work flow between lab assistant and technical areas.
4. Act as a resource person for lab assistants, answering questions of policy and procedure specimen requirements, equipment troubleshooting and maintenance, etc.
5. Document all activities as appropriate.
15%
Monitor workflow using on-line systems; verify collection and receipt of specimen, adjust workload to ensure equitable division of labor. Recommend to the manger ways to streamline operations and also solutions to problematic areas.
15%
Maintain competency in basic and technical lab assistant duties. Ensure adequate training of all Laboratory Assistants for collection and processing specimens plus all other duties technical or non-technical. Training includes orientation, monitoring and competency checks of staff. Assumes the leadership role in the area in the absence f manager and supervisor.
10%
Maintain procedure manual; document incidents; track variance activities and assists in development of solutions; plan and implement continuous improvement monitors.
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
High School or GED (Required)DL - Driver's License - Department of Motor Vehicles

Additional Job Description
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.

Work Shift
Evening

Scheduled Weekly Hours
40

Department
Phlebotomy

Join us!

• if your passion is to work in a caring environment
• if you believe that learning is a life-long process
• if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

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