Laboratory Supervisor jobs in Cleveland, OH

Overview

Laboratory Supervisor - Cleveland, OH - Monday - Friday (Rotational Weekends 4:00pm-12:30am)

Sign-on bonus available! 

Department - Special Chemistry- LCMSMS - Clinical Laboratory

Under direction of the manager/director, plan, organize, schedule and direct the work of the section in order to effectively maximize employees, equipment and material utilization within budgetary constraints while adhering to quality technical standards. 

Responsibilities

• Oversee activities of the department, distribute/assign work, determine priorities, schedule non-routine procedures. 
• Perform supervisory functions for their assigned staff including interviewing, hiring, training and providing staff development through performance evaluation and corrective counseling. 
• Perform advanced/specialized tests and other related laboratory techniques. May duplicate work of others to confirm test results. Re-evaluate methodology, make recommended changes and assists in test interpretation. Determine if further testing should be done on samples or if test should be repeated. 
• Check/approve all specialized and problem reports for accuracy. 
• Initiate quality-control measures and monitor quality of work for adherence to laboratory standards. 
• Perform duties of technologist as necessitated by absence or peak workload. 
• Completes special projects as requested - surveys, statistical reports, studies, research, etc. 
• Maintain laboratory areas and equipment in a safe, functional and sanitary condition. 
• Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate. 
• Adheres to all established CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA and laboratory safety requirements. 
• Required to use (a) personal protective equipment, (b) engineering controls and/or (c) work practice controls as directed by management. 
• Answer questions from clients or other lab personnel, if applicable. 
• Participate in government or regulatory agency inspections, if needed. 
• Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position. 

Qualifications

Required Work Experience:  

Four (4) to six (6) years full-time experience as a medical technologist or equivalent in a clinical laboratory. 

Preferred Work Experience:  

Previous supervisory experience preferred. 

Physical and Mental Requirements:  

• The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance. 
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time. 
• May be required to use a wide variety of manual and automated pipettes and laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of which demand significant manual dexterity. 

Knowledge:  

• Comprehensive theoretical and operational job knowledge in designated specialty required. 
• Knowledge of organizational/departmental policies and procedures. 

Skills:  

• Proven leadership and problem-solving skills. 
• Must be detail-oriented, have the ability to work independently, establish work priorities and to handle several tasks simultaneously for maximum department efficiency. 
• Interpersonal and communication skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with employees, co-workers and clients. 
• Ability to deal with client information in a confidential manner. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and Laboratory Information Systems. 

EDUCATION Bachelor’s Degree(Required)LICENSECERTIFICATIONS ASCP Certification

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