Supervisor Laboratory Support Services (FT, Days) - Jefferson New Jersey

Health Partners Plans; New Jersey; On-site; USD 50,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc. is seeking a Supervisor Support Services - Laboratory to oversee Lab Assistants and ensure efficient operations in the clinical laboratory.

The role requires supervising staff, training, scheduling, and maintaining quality and regulatory documentation. A High School diploma is required; an Associate’s degree and CPA certification are advantageous.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 3 years medical laboratory experience required.
• Preferred: Associate's Degree; 1 year supervisory experience preferred.
• CPA - Certified Pathologists' Assistant certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Lab Assistants and distribute work.
• Schedule staff to ensure department coverage within budget.
• Train employees and provide performance feedback.
• Maintain department policies, procedures, and quality assurance logs.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Training and coaching

Performance feedback

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate's Degree

CPA - Certified Pathologists' Assistant

Job description

Number of Positions in Requisition

1

Job Details

Under the supervision of the Manager or Director, the Supervisor Support Services - Laboratory is responsible for the general supervision of lab assistant personnel. The Supervisor Support Services oversees the work of staff in performing the collection, processing, labeling, storage, and distribution of samples used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. The Supervisor provides assistance to Director in overseeing all client and administrative support services for the Clinical Laboratories. The supervisor must be able to fulfill all duties of a Lab Assistant as needed.

Job Description

Job Duties

Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.(Do not delete, move or over-write this statement)Supervises the work of Lab Assistants. Distributes work to staff based on assessment of operationalneeds. Schedules staff to ensure adequate department coverage within budget constraints.Reviews, revises and implements department policies and procedures, plans, and objectives.Ensures that they are fully understood and properly interpreted by department employees.Responsible for training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work; delivering regularperformance feedback as well as annual performance appraisals; as well as hiring, terminating, rewarding, and disciplining employees in consultation with the Manager.Evaluates sample processing equipment, techniques, and workflow patterns. Works closely with the lab assistance staff to ensure that pre- and post-analytical laboratory functions are coordinated withlaboratory operations.Interfaces with manager and employees to address complaints and resolve problems in accordancewith the organization's policies.Keeps manager informed on department progress, problems, equipment status, and any significantfactors affecting assigned responsibilities, objectives, and budget.Maintains all necessary documentation concerning the operation of the department includingstatistics, employee records, and quality assurance logs to satisfy regulatory requirements. Handle studies that come to the lab. Work with lab billing staff to assure proper payment.Performs other duties as assigned by the manager/director.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED Diploma or Equivalent

3 years medical laboratory experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate's Degree perferred

1 year Prior supervisory experience preferred.

CPA - Certified Pathologists' Assistant - American Society for Clinical Pathology

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Salary Range

$49,555.65 to $70,616.32 Annual The actual hiring rate will be determined based on candidate experience, skills and qualifications. This position is not eligible for an annual incentive.

Positions posted as annual salaries reflect an estimated amount for a 1.0 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) (i.e. 40 hour equivalent)), positions for less than 1.0 FTE will be prorated.)

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular Employee Entity

Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc Primary Location Address

2201 Chapel Ave West & Cooper Landing Rd, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the countr