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The Laboratory Supervisor of Hematology/Coagulation at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children oversees daily operations and supervision of technical staff in the laboratory, including the appraisal of performance and providing regular and annual performance feedback. Under the direction of the Section Director and Administrative Director, the Supervisor provides clinical and technical supervision to satisfy daily testing demands and department operations. The supervisor ensures accuracy and reliability of results, analyzes testing information to determine operating efficiency and compliance with quality indicators and maintains all standards in accordance with department, hospital, and regulatory agency requirements.
The Supervisor is responsible for the effective training of employees and students, planning, assigning, and directing work, addressing complaints and resolving problems in accordance with the organization's policies. The Supervisor participates in activities related to employee hiring, termination, reward and discipline as needed. The Supervisor also serves as a communication link between medical staff, nursing, and the laboratory, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other practitioners on special or difficult patient cases.
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Qualifications
Education Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical or biological science or medical technology from an accredited institution.
Certification:
American Society of Clinical Pathology certification (MLS(ASCP), SH(ASCP) or H(ASCP)) preferred
MLS ASCP certification eligibility required
Experience:
≥4 years of laboratory training or experience, or both, in high complexity testing for the specialty of hematology.
Overview
About the Organization
With more than 11,000 team members, Tower Health includes Reading Hospital, a teaching hospital based in West Reading; Brandywine Hospital in Coatesville; Chestnut Hill Hospital, a teaching hospital in Philadelphia; Jennersville Hospital in West Grove; Phoenixville Hospital in Phoenixville; Pottstown Hospital in Pottstown; and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children. We also operate Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing & Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences, & we have a comprehensive physician network.
Collaboration across Tower Health enables our hospitals, providers, leadership & staff to leverage best practices across the health system. Our hospitals have received national recognition for advanced care in areas such as neurosurgery and stroke, cardiac & vascular surgery, trauma, hematology & oncology. Reading HealthPlex, which opened at Reading Hospital in October 2016, combines state-of-the-art technology and world-class design to make the HealthPlex one of the most sophisticated surgical centers & inpatient facilities in the region.
At Tower Health, we have a rich history of providing high-quality, cost-effective care in the communities we serve. As the healthcare industry continues to change, one thing remains steadfast: Tower Health's commitment to Advancing Health, Transforming Lives.
Why St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties.
St. Christopher's has more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, combining top-notch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties including Cardiology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Gastroenterology, Oncology, and Orthopedics. It houses the only Verified Pediatric Burn Center between New York City and Baltimore and is one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania. St. Christopher's is a Magnet® designated hospital and was recognized as a Women's Choice Award Best Children's Hospital.
In addition to its main location in Philadelphia, the hospital has a growing network of primary and specialty care locations throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and New Jersey so your child's health conditions can be treated close to home.
The Laboratory Supervisor of Hematology/Coagulation at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children oversees daily operations and supervision of technical staff in the laboratory, including the appraisal of performance and providing regular and annual performance feedback. Under the direction of the Section Director and Administrative Director, the Supervisor provides clinical and technical supervision to satisfy daily testing demands and department operations. The supervisor ensures accuracy and reliability of results, analyzes testing information to determine operating efficiency and compliance with quality indicators and maintains all standards in accordance with department, hospital, and regulatory agency requirements.
The Supervisor is responsible for the effective training of employees and students, planning, assigning, and directing work, addressing complaints and resolving problems in accordance with the organization's policies. The Supervisor participates in activities related to employee hiring, termination, reward and discipline as needed. The Supervisor also serves as a communication link between medical staff, nursing, and the laboratory, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other practitioners on special or difficult patient cases.
#STC
Qualifications
Education Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical or biological science or medical technology from an accredited institution.
Certification:
American Society of Clinical Pathology certification (MLS(ASCP), SH(ASCP) or H(ASCP)) preferred
MLS ASCP certification eligibility required
Experience:
≥4 years of laboratory training or experience, or both, in high complexity testing for the specialty of hematology.
Overview
About the Organization
With more than 11,000 team members, Tower Health includes Reading Hospital, a teaching hospital based in West Reading; Brandywine Hospital in Coatesville; Chestnut Hill Hospital, a teaching hospital in Philadelphia; Jennersville Hospital in West Grove; Phoenixville Hospital in Phoenixville; Pottstown Hospital in Pottstown; and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children. We also operate Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing & Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences, & we have a comprehensive physician network.
Collaboration across Tower Health enables our hospitals, providers, leadership & staff to leverage best practices across the health system. Our hospitals have received national recognition for advanced care in areas such as neurosurgery and stroke, cardiac & vascular surgery, trauma, hematology & oncology. Reading HealthPlex, which opened at Reading Hospital in October 2016, combines state-of-the-art technology and world-class design to make the HealthPlex one of the most sophisticated surgical centers & inpatient facilities in the region.
At Tower Health, we have a rich history of providing high-quality, cost-effective care in the communities we serve. As the healthcare industry continues to change, one thing remains steadfast: Tower Health's commitment to Advancing Health, Transforming Lives.
Why St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties.
St. Christopher's has more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, combining top-notch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties including Cardiology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Gastroenterology, Oncology, and Orthopedics. It houses the only Verified Pediatric Burn Center between New York City and Baltimore and is one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania. St. Christopher's is a Magnet® designated hospital and was recognized as a Women's Choice Award Best Children's Hospital.
In addition to its main location in Philadelphia, the hospital has a growing network of primary and specialty care locations throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and New Jersey so your child's health conditions can be treated close to home.
