Laboratory Supervisor

Ardent Health; Westwood (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center in Westwood, NJ is seeking a Day Shift, full-time Blood Bank Laboratory Supervisor (MLS Supervisor) to lead a clinical staff and oversee high-complexity testing in the Blood Bank.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Associate degree in medical laboratory sciences, ASCP certification, and leadership experience. A strong focus on quality control, patient safety, and regulatory compliance is expected. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science or Physical Science required.
• Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technician with >2 years in a high complexity clinical lab.
• ASCP or equivalent certification; certification must be maintained without lapse.
• Current knowledge of pathology laboratory techniques and principles.
• 1+ years' experience with high complexity testing ( Blood Bank ) preferred/required.
• Leadership skills with experience managing people and knowledge of department shift operations.
• Excellent customer service skills and strong problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the laboratory department with direct oversight of staff performing clinical laboratory testing.
• Ensure quality control, safety, and problem solving within the lab.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science or Physical Science

Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technician

ASCP certification

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time Blood Bank-A Laboratory Supervisor in Westwood, NJ.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
• Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.

Get to Know Your Team

• Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center is a 128-bed, full-service, acute-care community hospital with a new emergency department, a state-of-the-art maternity center, a women's imaging center, and an ICU.

Responsibilities

The Medical Laboratory Scientist Supervisor (MLS Supervisor) functions as a professional who assumes responsibility and accountability for leading a laboratory department. With direct oversight of staff who perform clinical laboratory testing specific to that laboratory department.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science or Physical Science
  • OR
• Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technician with >2 years of experience in a high complexity clinical laboratory.
• ASCP or equivalent.
  • Certification must be maintained without lapse during employment.
• If certification does lapse, job will be downgraded to Medical Laboratory Scientist (non-certified) or Medical Laboratory Technician (non-certified) until certification is reinstated.
• Current knowledge of pathology laboratory techniques and principles.
• Clinical laboratory experience as a Medical Technologist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician within a clinical laboratory.
• 1+ years' experience with high complexity testing if indicated (required for Blood Bank).
• Overall knowledge of lab operations including quality control, safety, and problem solving.
• Shows evidence of leadership skills managing people.
• Knowledge of department shift operations.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• 5+ years' experience in a clinical laboratory.
• Previous experience in a leadership role, billing compliance, performance improvement, and regulatory standards.
• Blood Bank Experience

Rate of pay is determined based on experience and education, and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.