Lead Technical Lab Asst

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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%

Coordinate shift activities 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.

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:Night

Scheduled Weekly Hours :40

DepartmentPhlebotomy

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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

Permanent