Regional Administrative Director, Laboratory

Monmouth Medical Center (MMC) is one of New Jersey's largest community teaching hospitals, where physicians and employees work as a team dedicated to academic and clinical excellence and comprehensive, compassionate patient care. As part of RWJ Barnabas Health, Monmouth Medical Center is a leader in designing unparalleled new ways for delivering health care.

For over 130 years, Monmouth Medical Center has been the leader in central New Jersey in providing the best in health care and the latest in medical technology to nearly 1 million residents that comprise its primary service area of Monmouth County, and portions of Ocean and Middlesex counties. Monmouth Medical Center is recognized as a Top Teaching Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, which is widely acknowledged and underscores the highest commitment to patient safety and quality. MMC is the only hospital in Monmouth and Ocean counties to receive an A Hospital Safety Score by The Leapfrog Group, the nation s leading experts on patient safety, for six consecutive rating periods. We continue to lead the system in HCAHPS scores, and are looked to as a model for best practice in patient satisfaction.

Summary of Job Function

Plans and supervises the administrative operations of the laboratories. Assists the chairman in implementing laboratory services, activities, policies and procedures as appropriate for efficient and relevant anatomic and clinical laboratory support diagnosis and management of patients by the medical staff. Is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors, etc.

Job Functions

-Address complaints regarding laboratory functions and works with Chairman, pathologist and supervisors to resolve them. Responsible for the evaluation of personnel in accordance with performance standards. Responsible for the preparation of reports payroll records, and other statistical data as required

-Manages department s administrative and financial functions according to established procedures and is accountable for preparing operating budgets and all cost centers. Assists in coordinating the department s continuing education programs; approves funds for outside hospital programs, and conducts in- house supervisors meetings on a frequent basis. Assists in communicating the availability of new laboratory functions throughout the hospital.

-Responsible for CAP accreditation, JCAHO accreditation, AABB and state licensure programs. Responsible for compliance with requirements of all governing regulatory agencies, i.e. OSHA, DEPE, NJ, DOH, etc. Maintains established hospital and departmental policies, procedures and objectives, quality assurance, safety environmental and infection control; and compliance with requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies. Assists with the care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies; develops an inventory system; oversees cost control measures in the utilization of department supplies, materials and equipment. Maintains all required records, statistics, logs, files and other documents as required

-Responsible for the preparation and submission of capital budgets and Approves the purchase of department equipment and supplies.

-Reviews rates and procedures codes; supervises the processing, billing and charging of outside laboratory tests. Assists in the short and long-term planning for the laboratory. Attends and participates in administrative and other meetings as required. Assumes responsibility to special projects as assigned.Maintains professional growth.

Job Qualifications

-BA/BS. Area of Concentration: Medical laboratory technology.

-3-5 years supervisory experience in some section of the laboratory.

-Familiarity with lab instrumentation, electronics and computer maintenance and PC as applied in a clinical laboratory environment.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We offer a great work environment, competitive rates and excellent benefits, including:

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

401 (k)

Vacation/Personal/Holiday/Sick Time Off

Short & Long Term Disability

Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Equal Employment Opportunity