Point of Care Testing Supervisor- Laboratory

Job Title: Supervisor

Location: Monmouth Medical Center

Department Name: Lab MMC

Req #: 0000255729

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

Supervises, coordinates and participates in activities of employees performing routine, standardized biological and/or biochemical tests, as well as more complex procedures on blood that assist physicians in the diagnosis and clinical management of patients,

Assume responsibility for recognizing results or problems that require referral to Medical Director or Administrative Director and/or Manager,

As a Supervisor, you will provide day-to-day oversight of the laboratory and oversee laboratory operations, Take ownership of directing the laboratory operations and support the entire laboratory and pathology service line, Supervise clinical operations of the department, Work closely with the laboratory director/manager to coordinate a wide variety of administrative, technical, fiscal and educational activities to provide quality laboratory services, Collaborate across multi-disciplinary groups representing the laboratory, Organize, develop, plan and implement section and department goals, objectives, policies and procedures necessary for providing quality patient care,

Qualifications:

Required:

• BS/BA Degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biological, Chemical or Life Science
• Certification by ASCP or AMT as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist,
• 4-5 years of experience working as a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist, in a healthcare, hospital, laboratory, or clinical setting,
• Must be able to travel between Monmouth and Monmouth South campuses and affiliated off-site POC testing locations,

Preferred:

• Masters degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory, Management or public health preferred
• Experience in POCT preferred
• Leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred,

Scheduling Requirements

• Full Time
• Day Shift

Essential Functions:

1, The general supervisor is responsible for day-to-day supervision or over sight of the Laboratory operation and personnel performing testing and reporting test results,

2, Must be accessible to testing personnel at all times testing is performed to provide on-site, telephone or electronic consultation to resolve technical problems in accordance with policies and procedures established by the Laboratory Director,

3, Responsible for monitoring test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure that acceptance levels of analytic performance are maintained,

4, Assist the Administrative Director or designee with reports, including but not limited to productivity, quality, and suggestions for improvement,

5, Manage the operations of the department,

6, Maintain all quality and service standards,

7, Adhere to department budget,

8 Implement, enforce and monitor all QC, QA, service, safety and compliance indicators and programs,

9 Staff supervision including but not limited to training and competency assessment,

10, Perform interviews, hiring and participate in corrective action steps,

11, Perform annual employee performance evaluations,

12, Hold staff meetings and maintain minutes,

13, Produce, monitor and maintain productivity, quality and TAT metrics,

14, Prepare and revise SOP s and manuals,

15, Participation in inventory control,

16, Documentation and timely completion of special projects,

17, Troubleshoot technical, equipment and computer-related problems,

18, Validation of methodology and instrumentation,

19, Other duties and/or projects as assigned,

20,Adheres to RWJBH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior,

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing.  These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ….and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team.  We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time.  As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. 

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.