Supervisor, Clinical Laboratory OMC

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Supervisor, Clinical Laboratory, Full Time Days, OMC — Atlantic Health

Join to apply for the Supervisor, Clinical Laboratory, Full Time Days, OMC role at Atlantic Health. The base pay range is provided below. The actual pay will be based on skills and experience; speak with your recruiter to learn more.

$48.00/hr - $84.50/hr

• Responsible for Laboratory Operations for section and/or assigned shift.
• Ensure that all personnel policies and practices are followed.
• Assist in formulating goals and objectives for the Department.
• Establish and implement policies and procedures in collaboration with associated Departments throughout the organization.
• Interviews, hires, disciplines, and terminates personnel as appropriate.
• Prepares and administers performance appraisals.
• Oversees work schedules to assure adequate staffing and workflow completion.
• 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 the section ensuring accuracy and optimal turnaround times.
• Develops and reports workload statistics to the Site Manager.
• Reports Quality Control, Proficiency Testing and Quality Improvement issues to site Manager as requested.
• Maintains procedures according to SOP.
• Ensures result review is performed and associated problems are resolved.
• Responds to telephone inquiries after hours.
• Ensures technical manuals are in compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Performs duties of testing personnel as needed.
• Cover open shifts as needed.

• 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; assists in 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 to minimize cost and improve productivity.
• Seeks cost-effective mechanisms to purchase supplies.
• 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 governance throughout the organization.
• 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 coordinators and management to ensure compliance.
• Provides remediation as indicated.
• Participates in in-services as required.

• Updates and monitors laboratory compliance with regulatory agencies (CAP, CLIA, JCAHO, FDA).
• Coordinates self-inspections and onsite inspections with Manager.
• Ensures 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 per hospital policies and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and practices departmental safety procedures, including safe handling of hazardous materials.
• Demonstrates practice of institutional, patient, and personnel safety procedures.
• Completes mandatory annual training programs 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 with 5+ years in high complexity testing in CLIA/CAP environments.
• ASCP, AMT or defined equivalent required or eligible; must pass exam within one year or when eligible per ASCP standards.

• Minimum of five (5) years clinical laboratory experience.
• Two (2) years of laboratory supervisory experience preferred.
• Proven experience in a clinical laboratory or healthcare setting with understanding of laboratory operations and regulatory compliance.
• In-depth knowledge of Clinical Laboratory principles, methodologies, and devices.
• Familiarity with regulatory guidelines (e.g., CLIA, CAP) and accreditation processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; effective troubleshooting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with stakeholders and deliver training.
• Detail-oriented with commitment to accuracy and quality in laboratory…