Laboratory Supervisor

OverviewJoin 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 womens imaging center, and an ICU. ResponsibilitiesThe 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. QualificationsJob Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science or Physical Science OR Associates 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.