Clinical Laboratory Supervisor

Regional Cancer Care Associates (RCCA) is looking for an exceptional Clinical Laboratory Supervisor to join the team. The Clinical supervisor plays a crucial role in overseeing and managing the daily operations of the Clinical Laboratory.

This position is responsible for ensuring accuracy and efficiency of laboratory processes; coordinating staff schedules; maintaining compliance with all regulatory agencies’ standards; responsible for hiring, training, coaching and performance evaluations; performs and monitors Clinical Laboratory tests used in treatment and diagnosis of diseases; possess strong multi-tasking abilities and bring positivity and passion to their work; demonstrates critical clinical thinking and technical skills needed to assess the operational needs; excellent written and communications skills; ability to work flexible hours including Saturdays or Holidays as needed.

With their expertise and leadership skills, Clinical Lab Supervisor contributes to the delivery of high-quality healthcare services and the overall success of the laboratory.

If you want to join a team that is on the cutting edge of cancer care, while always putting the patient first, we want to hear from you! 

Employment Type: Full Time

Daily Work Times: Monday – Friday from 10:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m. Will be required to work Saturdays to cover the absences. 

Benefits: M/D/V, Life Ins., 401(k)
Location: Little Silver, NJ

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees the day-to-day operations of the molecular laboratory.
• Performs and verifies staff training and competencies.
• Follows the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient results.
• Plans daily work schedule and assignments.
• Ensures that the work is done and reported promptly and accurately.
• Performs specimen analysis of all Flow Cytometry, Hematology, and other Molecular PCR testing.
• Maintains and operates all laboratory equipment. Performs daily, weekly and monthly instrument maintenance as indicated.
• Adheres to the laboratory’s quality control policies and documents all QC activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and instrument maintenance. Records proper lot numbers of all controls, calibrators, and reagents.
• Participates in proficiency testing by performing sample analysis and reporting results at least once a year.
• Processes specimens for send-out testing.
• Follows the laboratory’s policies whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance. Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either corrects the problem or notifies manager.
• Serves as technical resource in resolving complex problems by documenting all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
• Maintains proper documentation as described by the quality assurance program including accession logs, test report logs, quality control logs, temperature logs, equipment records and checklists. Verifies all critical results and documents with accurate follow-up.
• Monitors laboratory turnaround times.
• Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and ensures that all supplies are viable before use in patient testing. Prepares reagents, stains and other chemical solutions as needed. Restocks the laboratory area as needed.
• Sends specimens to reference laboratories for any testing not performed in house.
• Processes incoming orders for lab testing including reference laboratory specimens.

Trains employees and new hires in laboratory procedures.

• May act as primary operator for at least one laboratory instrument.
• Participates in the development of new instruments and procedures as needed.
• Oversee daily laboratory activities.
• Complies with quality assurance standards.
• Adheres to all OSHA, CLIA compliance laws and Universal Precaution procedures. Complies with applicable regulatory agency standards.
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment.
• Performs CLIA classified Moderate and High complexity testing with minimal supervision.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or related health care field.
• Current state license preferred; AMT, ASCP or equivalent certification.
• The position requires five years of laboratory experience and a minimum of two years of supervisor or leadership role. 
• Familiarity with relevant regulatory requirements such as CLIA, CAP, COLA, State, or other regulatory guidelines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands of this job typically require full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination in operation and manipulation of complex laboratory equipment. Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods of time with the use hands to finger, handle, or feel and arms to reach or carry. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision, color perception and hearing to normal range. Requires legible handwriting.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment and requires significant interaction with management, staff and external auditors and clients. Work may require some travel by air or automobile.