CLS III

Prime Healthcare; Denville, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Total Rewards package

Paid time off

Job summary

Saint Clare's Health, part of Prime Healthcare, is seeking a seasoned Laboratory Section Supervisor to lead daily operations across hematology, chemistry, microbiology and related disciplines. You will supervise staff, ensure quality, regulatory compliance, and the accuracy of patient results while collaborating with medical staff to optimize care.

The ideal candidate has ASCP certification (preferred), 5+ years hospital lab experience, and a valid state license.

Qualifications

• ASCP certification, or equivalent, preferred.
• Minimum five years of hospital laboratory work experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in chemical, physical, biological health science or Medical Laboratory Technology.
• Current and valid State License if the laboratory is located in a state where required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operation of the laboratory section.
• Provide consultative services to medical staff as Technical Consultant.
• Oversee performance improvement programs and initiatives.
• Manage technical and fiscal aspects of the section.
• Oversee quality management/assurance programs.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Assess staff competency and conduct performance evaluations.
• Ensure accuracy of patient results prior to reporting.
• Maintain and update section policy and procedure manuals.
• Review QC and document corrective actions taken.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Laboratory operations

Quality control

Regulatory compliance

LIS/POC familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in health sciences/Medical Laboratory Technology

ASCP certification preferred

State license (where required)

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

POC testing

Job description

Overview

At Saint Clare's Health, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Saint Clare's Health is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!

Saint Clare's Health includesCMS 5-Star Ratedhospitals and is an award-winning provider of safe, high quality, compassionate care, serving the communities of Morris, Warren and Sussex counties. Its network of hospitals and healthcare facilities include Denville Hospital, Dover Hospital, Behavioral Health Centers in Boonton, Denville, and Parsippany, and an Imaging Center in Parsippany, among other satellite locations. The hospitals have received multiple quality awards including Leapfrog “A” ratings for patient safety; Healthgrades recognition for orthopedic surgery, treatment of stroke, heart care, various surgical procedures, and more. For information, visit www.saintclares.com.

Responsibilities

• 1) functions as the department Section Supervisor or Lead, responsible for supervising the daily operation of the section(s)


• 2) provides consultative services to the medical staff in the capacity of Technical Consultant


• 3) oversees the section/department performance improvement program and participates in hospital interdisciplinary performance improvement initiatives


• 4) is responsible for the technical and fiscal management of the section(s)


• 5) oversees the section(s) quality management/assurance program


• 6) ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements


• 7) assesses staff competency and completes performance evaluations in a timely manner


• 8) ensures the accuracy of patient results prior to releasing or reporting


• 9) develops, maintains and updates section policy and procedure manuals


• 10) reviews quality control performance ensuring documentation of corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications


• 11) identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance and either correct the problem or immediately notify the Director, or Medical Director


• 12) performs a wide variety of laboratory procedures requiring independent judgment using both manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and any other discipline as introduced into the laboratory


• 13) ensures the performance and documentation of equipment maintenance daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed


• 14) recognizes age specific differences in expected results for newborns to geriatrics


• 15) ensures that the testing of proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples and that collaboration with other laboratories is prohibited prior to the reporting of proficiency testing results to the appropriate agencies


• 16) ensures the currency of all laboratory policies and procedures


• 17) adheres to all department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources


• 18) may be assigned responsibilities related to LIS and/or POC


• 19) other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

• 1. ASCP certification, or equivalent, preferred.


• 2. Minimum five years of hospital laboratory work experience required.


• 3. Bachelor’s Degree in chemical, physical, biological health science or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution, or other educational requirements stated in CLIA (42 CFR 493.1461).


• 4. Current and Valid State License if the laboratory is located in a state where required.

Pay Transparency

• Saint Clare's Health offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs.


• Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options.


• A reasonable compensation estimates for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $30.28 to $40.76.


• The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf