Westwood, New Jersey, USA
16 hours ago
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
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