jersey city, NJ30+ days ago
Essential Functions: Oversees and coordinates technical functions and activities in the Core Laboratory including, but not limited to maintenance, QC review, specimen and instrument troubleshooting, Assists in preparing biweekly and monthly schedules as needed and assures adequate coverage is maintained, Prepares quality control and quality assurance data, Checks critical reports and assures compliance with critical results policy, Checks inventories for the various chemicals and controls and informs the Quest personnel to order what is needed, Monitors the handling and reporting of CAP proficiency testing and assures review and corrective action when required, Assists in maintaining an updated Procedure Manual by reviewing it biannually and having any revision signed and dated by the pathologist and the administrative director, Assures that all equipment is maintained as required and all preventive maintenance records are easily accessible, Assists in budget preparation and capital equipment evaluation, Maintains good relations within or outside the laboratory, that is, medical staff, nursing staff, and other ancillary services, Consults with Pathologist when necessary. Job Overview: Supervises one or more sections of the clinical laboratory; prepares weekend and holiday schedules and other necessary scheduling of personnel as needed; monitors quality control and preventive maintenance records in the various sections of the laboratory; updates and maintains Procedure Manuals as needed; assists in budget preparation and capital equipment evaluation.