Job Title: Supervisor
Location: SBC Corporation
Department Name: Lab CBMC
Req #: 0000244727
Status: Salaried
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $90,000.00 - $103,500.00 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.
Summary of Job Function:
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,
Assumes responsibility for recognizing results or problems that require referral to Medical Director or Laboratory Director/Manager,
Performs additional tasks as requested by the Chair of Pathology or his/her designee
Job Qualification/Training/Certification/Licensure:
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Bachelor degree in clinical laboratory science, chemical, physical, biological or equivalent to the requirement of a technical personnel qualification based on CLIA and CAP,
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Minimum of 5 years of experience in area of responsibility,
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ASCP or AMT certification preferred,
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Excellent communication skills verbal and written
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Computer proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint required
Special Equipment/Skills:
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Constant decision-making involving a high degree of resourcefulness, initiative and careful analysis to deal with changing day-to-day matters,
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Meets on regular basis with the direct reports supervisors and staff in regards to the activities of the section/department,
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May work weekends and off-hours as determined by the needs of the department,
Work Contact Group:
Significant contacts as a regular part of the job with others outside the department or outside the Medical Center, requires discretion and courtesy to give or get information to perform the duties or job,
Section 1: Core Value Behavioral Competency Appraisal:
Category & details:
Maintains positive relationships with all customers, employee, physician, patient, visitor, and guests Utilizes a variety of feedback to improve processes and services to meet and exceed customer needs Uses sound employee relations practices and maintains high levels of visibility and accessibility,
Follows through on all customer requests and inquiries in a timely fashion,
Quality Management:
Utilizes principles of CQI in all work situations, seeks feedback and recommendations from others to improve the quality, processes and services,
Contributes to improving quality services and productivity takes the initiative to continually evaluate one s work, report problems, suggest solutions and try new ideas,
Financial Responsibility:
Effectively allocates and schedules resources,
Able to project and appropriately staff the unit/department to effectively function to demand,
Utilizes resources, both labor and non-labor to maximize efficiency and quality,
Adheres to budgetary guidelines and targets-proactively manages budget variances and causes,
Sustainability:
Determines priorities and organizes work and time to meet them,
Follows sound employee retention techniques; effective selection and interviewing, recognition, fair and timely discipline, and ongoing performance feedback Interacts constructively, tactfully and diplomatically with others and resolves conflicts effectively,
Demonstrates cultural competency and ability to maintain a diverse workforce,
Execution:
Completes tasks and assignments in a timely, accurate and efficient manner,
Remains positive and focused despite obstacles and setbacks,
Demonstrates a sense of urgency in completing assignments,
Organizes multiple assignments and/or projects simultaneously to accomplish goals,
Section 2: Job Function Category:
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Oversee all the assigned laboratory sections:
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Prepares work schedule for the section ensuring proper distribution or assignments and adequate staffing, space and facilities for the performance of duties,
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Demonstrates to staff and trains staff on newly approved methods to implement as standard procedures,
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Manages staff in the section including interviewing, hiring, orientation, training, evaluation and discipline,
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Ensures appropriate departmental orientation/training of new and old employees in safety, infection control, Chemical HygienRight to Know Walk Through, OSHA Blood borne Pathogens Safety Manual, Infection Control Manual,
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Maintains personnel safety records and investigates product recalls
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Provides leadership and technical oversight of the section:
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Determines acceptability of specimens; resolves discrepancies with laboratory personnel, residents or pathologists,
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Maintains positive identification of specimens throughout processing and testing,
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Performs documents and evaluates required quality control procedures; documents corrective action taken or reason for accepting out-of-range results; notifies Section Chief of any persistent problem or situation requiring additional actions,
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Maintains quality control program; updates procedure manual as required,
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Assists Section Chief in Quality Assurance/Improvement activities evaluating pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases of laboratory testing,
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Prepares reports and analyses indicating progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions,
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Supervises and participates in the performance of laboratory procedures including but not limited to processing specimens, testing and resulting,
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Consults with Section Chief or pathologist to plan priorities or work to be completed each day when needed Provides technical assistance, instruction and consultation to staff members and personnel for the resolution of technical problems Assists in ensuring compliance with standards of accreditation by JCAHO, AABB and CAP,
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Assists in ensuring compliance with safety and infection control policies and procedures,
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Reviews Procedure Manuals on a yearly basis,
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Recognizes situations that must be brought to the attention of the Chief of the Section, Laboratory Director or Chairman of Pathology,
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Contributes to the department and medical center s financial health through monitoring of expenses; equipment and supply maintenance; forecasting future technological advances,
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Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment for laboratory use,
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Exercises care and attention to equipment to prevent loss due to downtime of equipment,
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Performs and evaluates new testing procedures and submits reports to Section Chief suggesting changes to increase,
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sensitivity, specificity and reliability of test procedures; draws conclusion and makes recommendations regarding new test procedures,
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Assists in implementing the control and effective utilization of the physical and financial resources in the department,
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Assists in the capital and operating budget process,
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Monitors staffing levels,
Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
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Paid Time Off (PTO)
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Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
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Dental and Vision Insurance
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Retirement Plans
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Short & Long Term Disability
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Life & Accidental Death Insurance
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Tuition Reimbursement
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Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
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Wellness Programs
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Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
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Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, 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.
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