Supervisor, Clinical Laboratory, Full Time Days, OMC

Job description

Administration:


+ 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.


Technical Operations:


+ 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.


Budget:


+ 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.


Inventory:


+ 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.


Communications:


+ 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.


Competency Testing:


+ 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.


Regulatory Compliance (CAP, CLIA, JCAHO, FDA):


+ 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.


Safety Criteria:


+ 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.


Education and Training:

+ 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, AMT or defined equivalent required or eligible; must pass exam within one year or when eligible per ASCP standards.

Experience/Skills Requirement:

+ 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



At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost.

This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members.

Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation.

Our facilities and sites of care include:




+ Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ

+ Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ

+ Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ

+ Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ

+ Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ

+ Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ

+ CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ

+ Atlantic Home Care and Hospice

+ Atlantic Mobile Health

+ Atlantic Rehabilitation




We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group.

Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners.

We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities.

Below are just a few of our accolades:




+ 100 Best Companies to Work For ® and FORTUNE® magazine for 15 years

+ Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare

+ 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare

+ 100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review

+ Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP

+ Gold-Level Well Workplace: Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)

+ One of the 100 Best Workplaces for “Millennials” Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine

+ One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine

+ Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets

+ NJ Sustainable Business

Named one of America's 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades, a World’s Best Hospital by Newsweek and recognized as a Best Regional Hospital in the NY Metro area by U.S. News & World Report.

Our Atlantic Neuroscience Institute is the region’s leader in neuroscience care.

A hub for the New Jersey Stroke Network, we offer a broad range of advanced neurological, neurosurgical and neurodiagnostic services.

We are also certified as a Level IV Epilepsy Center and home to the Gerald J.

Glasser Brain Tumor Center, where more brain tumor surgeries are performed than anywhere else in New Jersey.

Our CyberKnife® program is the largest and most experienced in the state.

We also have a satellite emergency department in Union, NJ, which treats about 40,000 emergency cases each year.



Committed to providing exceptional care, Overlook Medical Center has achieved the prestigious Magnet® recognition.

This designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center is the highest national honor for nursing excellence.

What’s more, Overlook Medical Center has advanced certification from The Joint Commission for perinatal care and is designated an Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center.

Additional Joint Commission-certified services include behavioral health care, spine surgery, wound care, and primary care medical home (PCMH).



Atlantic Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members.

Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive).

Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:



Team Member Benefits



+ Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)

+ 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

+ Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising

+ Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave

+ Backup and On-Site Childcare

+ Well-Being Rewards

+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

+ Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program

+ Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts

+ Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance


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Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits.

Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.



EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health System, Inc.

is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.

Required Skill Profession

Other General