Shift Supervisor Pathology, Per Diem

University Hospital; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital seeks a Shift Supervisor Pathology to lead the Clinical Laboratory during evening, night, and weekend shifts and to represent the lab with other hospital units. You will ensure operations continuity under the Administrative Director Pathology & Laboratory Medicine and uphold quality control and regulatory standards.

The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree, MT ASCP credential, and at least five years of clinical laboratory experience, with a focus on leadership, safety, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• M.T. ASCP credential or equivalent.
• Five (5) years of clinical laboratory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered service by creating a welcoming environment, communicating clearly, resolving complaints promptly, and modeling service excellence.
• Oversee daily Clinical Laboratory operations, enforce personnel policies, and ensure quality control procedures are completed and documented.
• Communicate effectively across shifts, prepare comprehensive reports, and respond to operational problems, escalating issues when necessary.
• Monitor supply levels, coordinate downtime activities, and perform bench work as required based on competency.
• Train and orient new staff, students, residents, and other trainees during evening or night shifts.
• Stay current with laboratory procedures, safety protocols, LIS policies, and maintain knowledge of all relevant manuals.
• Serve as liaison to provide professional, courteous communication with staff, patients, and visitors while ensuring compliance with hospital policies and regulations.
• Ensure staff adherence to compliance standards, maintain regulatory knowledge, and perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Quality control

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

M.T. ASCP credential

Job description

Overview

About the Role

The primary purpose of the Shift Supervisor Pathology position is to be in immediate charge of the Clinical Laboratory when on duty and represents the laboratory in dealing with other units in the hospital under the supervision of the Administrative Director Pathology & Laboratory Medicine. Assures continuity of laboratory operations on the evening, night, weekend shifts as scheduled.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Provide patient-centered service by creating a welcoming environment, communicating clearly, resolving complaints promptly, and modeling service excellence.
• Oversee daily Clinical Laboratory operations, enforce personnel policies, and ensure quality control procedures are completed and documented.
• Communicate effectively across shifts, prepare comprehensive reports, and respond to operational problems, escalating issues when necessary.
• Monitor supply levels, coordinate downtime activities, and perform bench work as required based on competency.
• Train and orient new staff, students, residents, and other trainees during evening or night shifts.
• Stay current with laboratory procedures, safety protocols, LIS policies, and maintain knowledge of all relevant manuals.
• Serve as liaison to provide professional, courteous communication with staff, patients, and visitors while ensuring compliance with hospital policies and regulations.
• Ensure staff adherence to compliance standards, maintain regulatory knowledge, and perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• M.T. ASCP credential or equivalent.
• Five (5) years of clinical laboratory experience required.

Compensation

In compliance with New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Act, the hourly rate for this position $44.00 is per hour.

University Hospital considers multiple factors when determining compensation, including (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s relevant work experience, education and training, key skills, internal equity, market data, and organizational needs.

About Us

University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation.