Description

American Traveler is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor to lead phlebotomy, lab assistant, and outreach collection staff across a hospital campus and its associated outpatient sites.

Details

• 13-week contract in the Laboratory department of a hospital system
• Oversees phlebotomy and lab assistant staff across inpatient, outpatient, and outreach collection sites
• AM shift, 5x8s, 40 hrs/week
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floats to laboratory collection areas as needed to support staffing

Requirements

• ND or compact RN license required
• High school diploma required; BA/AS in biological or chemical science preferred
• 3 years of laboratory experience in phlebotomy, lab assistant, specimen processing, or related functions required
• National Phlebotomy or Laboratory Assistant Certification (ASCP or equivalent) preferred
• Previous lead or supervisory experience preferred
• Experience coordinating operations across multiple laboratory collection sites preferred
• Experience with laboratory information systems and Microsoft Office applications preferred
• Valid driver's license may be required depending on outreach responsibilities
• Ability to perform venipuncture and specimen collection procedures occasionally
• Adequate vision, hearing, manual dexterity, and fine motor coordination required

Additional Information

• Provides daily leadership and operational oversight for lab assistants, phlebotomy staff, and outreach collection services
• Coordinates staffing, scheduling, and workflow across inpatient, outpatient, and outreach locations
• Supervises staff orientation, training, competency assessment, coaching, evaluations, and corrective action
• Ensures specimen integrity through compliance with collection, labeling, processing, storage, and transport standards
• Monitors quality indicators, turnaround times, productivity, and customer service metrics
• Oversees inventory management of laboratory supplies and equipment, collaborating with Supply Chain
• Ensures compliance with regulatory, accreditation, infection prevention, and safety requirements
• Partners with laboratory leadership, nursing, providers, and clinic staff to coordinate patient care and resolve service issues
• Supports outreach services including courier coordination, client communication, and service recovery
• Maintains departmental procedures, staff education materials, and operational documentation
• Works in an environment with routine exposure to blood, body fluids, and infectious materials, requiring PPE adherence
• Requires frequent travel between hospital departments, clinics, and outreach collection sites