Supervisor Core Laboratory - Laboratory - Hopewell - Full Time - Days

Capital Health (US)•Pennington, NJ

5d•$41 - $54•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor Core Laboratory supervises technical staff and analytical activities within laboratory sections during the assigned shift to produce accurate and reliable test results. The supervisor plans, assigns, reviews, and evaluates staff work to maintain testing quality, fiscal responsibility, operational efficiency, and compliance with established policies and procedures. The position directly supervises employees and has delegated authority to interview, hire, train, discipline, and effectively recommend other personnel actions. The supervisor addresses technical and operational issues, maintains regulatory and quality records, monitors equipment and preventive maintenance, and ensures safety and infection-control practices. The role also coordinates with laboratory supervisors, administration, and Capital Health staff; performs laboratory procedures as needed; manages supplies and reports; evaluates section operations and staff performance; and assists the Lab Section Head with section operating budgets. Other duties may be assigned as department needs change.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a science field required; a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory sciences is preferred.
MT (ASCP) or equivalent certification; certification in all areas of the Lab is required.
Three years of clinical laboratory experience.
One year of experience in a lead, supervisor, or charge role.
Intermediate computer skills.
Ability to solve practical problems and handle varied situations with limited standardization.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-form instructions.
Excellent communication skills.
Completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) program.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory sciences.
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Responsibilities

Supervise technical staff and laboratory analytical activities during the assigned shift, and evaluate staff technical performance.
Plan, assign, review, and evaluate staff work to ensure quality results, operational efficiency, fiscal responsibility, and adherence to policies and procedures.
Recommend changes to procedures and techniques as needed.
Maintain regulatory documentation, quality assurance records, and quality control records.
Resolve technical, operational, system, and related issues promptly and take corrective action when needed.
Collaborate with laboratory supervisory staff and administration to establish and implement goals and objectives; act as Section Head when required in the Section Head's absence.
Communicate with Capital Health administrative, medical, nursing, and other staff to coordinate services.
Perform laboratory and special procedures as required and maintain proficiency in designated-section procedures and current knowledge of technical advances in medical technology and management.
Ensure appropriate safety precautions and infection-control measures are implemented; monitor equipment operation and preventive maintenance.
Perform administrative and clerical duties, maintain adequate operating supplies, communicate with vendors, inventory equipment and supplies, and prepare required reports and records.
Evaluate operations, quality assurance, quality control, supply inventory, and individual performance; enforce and follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
Interview, hire, and train employees; direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline performance; and address complaints and problems.
Ensure human and supply resources are used cost-effectively and within budget limits.
Assist the Lab Section Head with developing, implementing, and maintaining section operating budgets.
Perform other duties as assigned and adapt to changing department demands.