Supervisor Pathology – Specimen Processing Core Lab

Location: METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER

Biweekly Hours: 80.00

Shift: 7a - 3:30p; M-F ; Rotating on-call (incld weekends)

The MetroHealth System is redefining health care by going beyond medical treatment to improve the foundations of community health and well-being: affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity and access to fresh food, convenient transportation, legal help and other services. The system strives to become as good at preventing disease as it is at treating it. Founded in 1837, Cuyahoga County’s safety-net health system operates four hospitals, four emergency departments and more than 20 health centers.

Summary:

Ensures the efficient operation and effective supervision of the Specimen Processing area of the Laboratory. Coordinates and directs the activities of all the daily pre-analytical and post-analytical operations including specimen receiving, specimen processing, send-out testing, order reconciliation, specimen archival and customer service. Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System.

Qualifications:

2 Year/Associate Degree, Science related field preferred Experience in a highly complex Hospital Laboratory setting Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills Strong computer skills. Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Preferred: Supervisory experience

Physical Requirements: May sit, stand, stoop, bend, and ambulate intermittently during the day. May need to sit or stand for extended periods. See in the normal visual range with or without correction. Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or body fluids. Ability to communicate face-to-face, via phone, email, and other communications. Ability to see computer monitor and departmental documents.