Supervisor, Clinical Laboratory, Full Time Days, Core Lab, Union ED
- Union, NJ
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Responsible for Laboratory Operations for section and/or assigned shift.
- Ensures that all personnel policies and practices are followed.
- Assist in formulating goals and objectives for Department.
- Establishes and implements policies and procedures in collaboration with associated Departments throughout the organization.
- Interviews, hires, disciplines, and fires personnel as appropriate.
- Prepares and administers performance appraisals.
- Oversees work schedules, to assure adequate staffing is available to complete the workflow.
- Authorizes overtime as necessary.
- Prepares various reports for assigned committees and Management as requested.
- Assumes administrative responsibilities for other areas as communicated by site Manager.
- Acts as a technical resource for instrumentation.
- Evaluates new procedures and instrumentation for implementation.
- Oversees technical performance of section assuring that results are accurate and turn around is optimal.
- Develops and reports workload statistics to the Site Manager.
- Reports Quality Control, Proficiency Testing and Quality Improvement issues to site Manager as requested.
- Maintains and ensures procedures are performed according to SOP.
- Ensures result review is performed and associated problems are resolved.
- Responds to telephone inquiries off hours.
- Ensures that technical manuals are in compliance with all regulatory agencies.
- Performs duties of testing personnel as needed.
- Cover any open shifts.
- Assists Manager in preparation of budget (salaries and hours, supplies and purchased services)
- Monitors and justifies monthly variances.
- Identifies areas for cost savings within the section.
- Recommends and justifies capital purchases. Identifies and aids in the justification of new/replacement instrumentation.
- Recognizes and communicates revenue opportunities.
- Performs cost analysis for new or existing tests as appropriate.
- Oversees purchasing of supplies.
- Implements and maintains an Inventory Control System which minimizes cost and improves productivity.
- Seeks mechanisms to purchase supplies in a cost-effective manner.
- Evaluates new instrumentation/equipment/product purchases as directed by the Site Manager.
- Attends hospital wide committees and staff meetings as scheduled.
- Communicates laboratory and site issues to site manager.
- Chairs regularly scheduled staff meetings.
- Promotes shared values and shared governance throughout the organization.
- Actively initiates and responds to incident and occurrence reports. Communicates
- findings and solutions to site Manager.
- Meets with vendors and technical representatives regarding operational needs.
- Interfaces and cooperates with other lab management personnel.
- Aids in developing protocols to satisfy regulatory requirements.
- Works with other coordinators and management to ensure compliance.
- Provides remediation as indicated.
- Participates in in-services as required.
- Updates and monitors laboratory compliance with regulatory agencies.
- Coordinates self-inspections and onsite inspections with Manager.
- Assures all QA/QC logs are reported, reviewed, and maintained as required by regulatory agencies.
- Ensures all staff are in compliance with OSHA, Fire, Disaster, Right to Know and Infection Control policies.
- Maintains a safe environment in accordance with hospital policies and other regulatory agencies.
- Demonstrates knowledge of and practices departmental safety procedures, including safe handling of hazardous.
- Demonstrates practice of institutional, patient, and personnel safety procedures.
- Complete the mandatory annual training programs addressing those areas appropriate to the section as defined by Human Resources.
- Must meet current CAP requirements for a laboratory supervisor
- Bachelor's degree in medical technology, or in a physical, chemical, biological, or clinical laboratory science and 5+ years in high complexity testing in CLIA/CAP environment; ASCP certification or equivalent required
- Minimum of five (5) years clinical laboratory experience
- Two (2) years of laboratory supervisory experience preferred
- Proven experience working in a clinical laboratory or healthcare setting, with a solid understanding of laboratory operations and regulatory compliance
- In-depth knowledge of Clinical Laboratory principles, methodologies, and devices
- Familiarity with relevant regulatory guidelines (e.g., CLIA, CAP) and accreditation processes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot technical issues effectively.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with various stakeholders and deliver training programs
- Detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to accuracy and quality in laboratory practices
- Ability to work independently, prioritize, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Proficient in using laboratory information systems and data management tools
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- Life & AD&D Insurance.
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
- PTO & Paid Sick Leave
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