Laboratory Supervisor

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Laboratory Supervisor in Westwood, NJ.

Fulfilling your purpose begins here: 

People First, Always. Here’s how we take care of our people: 

• Medical, vision, dental health insurance, health savings account / flexible spending, competitive pay, paid time off, 401k retirement plan with company match, employee assistance program and more. 

Your team is bigger than your department: 

• Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center is a 128-bed, full-service, acute-care community hospital with a new emergency department, a state-of-the-art maternity center, a women's imaging center, and an ICU.
• We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute. We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect. 

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory testing that pertains to patient care and diagnosis.
• Ensures department documentation is complaint with hospital and regulatory guidelines and ensures the department is in working order as assigned.
• Oversees quality control, preventative maintenance, equipment repairs (minor and major), inventory control, and statistical compilation. 
• Leads and participates in the performance improvement and quality assurance process, education and proficiency testing.
• Contributes to the success of the department’s development and performance improvement by supporting initiatives and ensuring participation.
• Oversees staff, orientation, training, competencies, evaluation and retention.
• Maintains staffing schedule and complies with established productivity and appropriate staffing levels to ensure adequate coverage of the department.
• As assigned by their supervisor, provides determination and implementation of all testing, test menus, validation and supply inventory.
• Participates in the fiscal responsibilities of the department by ensuring appropriate use of resources and maintaining billing compliance.
• Demonstrates effective leadership by creating a positive work environment, providing timely feedback and encouraging service excellence.
• Identifies and develops staff leadership and technical abilities to meet department objectives.
• Complies with organizational priorities to ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Develops, reviews and revises policies and procedures to ensure accurate results and compliance with accrediting agencies.
• Responsible for enforcement of sectional and departmental policies and procedures to promote effective operations
• Shows evidence of leadership skills and excels above other MLS teammates. Takes personal responsibility for professional growth and development of leadership skills.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science or Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technician with >2 years of experience in a high complexity clinical laboratory
• ASCP or equivalent. Certification must be maintained without lapse during employment
• Clinical laboratory experience as a Medical Technologist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician within a clinical laboratory. Current knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques and principles.
• One (1) year experience with high complexity testing if indicated (required for Blood Bank)
• Overall knowledge of lab operations including quality control, safety and problem solving

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Five (5) years’ experience in a clinical laboratory
• Previous experience in a leadership role, billing compliance, performance improvement and regulatory standards