Laboratory Supervisor II-Phlebotomy (Night Shift

Additional Information About the Role

Location: Christian Hospital Laboratory
Schedule: Full-Time, Primarily Night Shift

Christian Hospital is seeking an experienced and collaborative Laboratory Supervisor II - Phlebotomy (Night Shift) to oversee the day-to-day operations of our inpatient phlebotomy and specimen processing teams during off-shift hours. This leadership position plays a critical role in ensuring efficient workflow, exceptional patient service, quality outcomes, and operational excellence across laboratory support services.

The ideal candidate is a strong team player with extensive phlebotomy and specimen processing experience, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for problem-solving and process improvement.

• Supervise and manage daily operations of the inpatient phlebotomy team during night shift hours.
• Provide leadership and support for specimen processing and laboratory support functions.
• Create, maintain, and adjust staff schedules to ensure appropriate coverage and operational efficiency.
• Monitor workflow, productivity, quality indicators, and departmental performance metrics.
• Develop, implement, and maintain departmental policies and procedures.
• Document performance, coaching, corrective actions, and employee development activities as needed.
• Foster positive relationships and teamwork among staff, laboratory leadership, and clinical partners.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and lead problem-solving initiatives.
• Support departmental operational goals, quality standards, regulatory compliance, and customer service expectations.
• Perform additional administrative and supervisory duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in a physical science, life science, or related field.
• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in phlebotomy and specimen processing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory support operations, specimen handling, and quality standards.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

• Prior supervisory or leadership experience in a laboratory or healthcare environment.
• Advanced knowledge of specimen processing workflows and laboratory operations.
• Experience with staff scheduling, policy development, and performance management.

• Full-time position with a primary focus on night shift operations
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• Exact hours are flexible but will be scheduled during overnight hours.
• Some weekend, evening, and limited day-shift coverage may be required based on departmental and operational needs.
• Flexibility is required to support the needs of the department.

• Opportunity to partner with another supervisor in a collaborative leadership structure.
• Play a key role in shaping and improving laboratory support services.
• Utilize creativity and innovative thinking to solve operational challenges.
• Lead and develop a dedicated team while making a direct impact on patient care.
• Work in a dynamic healthcare environment committed to quality, teamwork, and excellence.

Overview

Christian Hospital has been serving St. Louis and the surrounding metro areas since 1903. U.S. News & World Report ranks Christian Hospital No. 5 in St. Louis for overall clinical excellence and No. 9 in Missouri, which puts us in the top 6% of all hospitals in the state!

The U.S. News adult methodology ranks clinical specialties and rates common care procedures and conditions. Christian was nationally ranked as “high performing” in the clinical specialty of geriatrics and in the following seven of 21 common procedures and conditions: heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, diabetes, COPD, pneumonia and stroke. High performing in a specialty means we were in the top 10% nationally of all evaluated hospitals for that specialty or procedure and condition.

Northwest Health Care, six miles west of Christian, offers 24- hour emergency care, the Sleep Disorders Center and a variety of outpatient diagnostic and imaging services.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Responsible for managing daily operations (equipment, systems, workflow, service levels, procedures) and staff (first level supervision, scheduling, coaching staff development, etc) within regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manages individual(s) including but not limited to: hires, trains, assigns work, manages & evaluates performance, conducts professional development plans. Ensures that the productivity and actions of that group meet/support the overall operational goals of the department as established by department leadership.
• Supervises laboratory activities and ensures par levels of supplies are maintained and procedures are performed promptly, accurately, and precisely according to department and hospital policies and procedures.
• Keeps abreast of new developments, techniques and procedures on equipment, tests, and methods as well as other information relating to the laboratory and writes and / or updates procedures for assigned areas as…