• Oversees the quality and efficiency of all laboratory procedures, regulatory compliance, quality assurance functions, and auditing activities
• Maintains and revises quality and regulatory procedures and quality indicators across the laboratory network in order to ensure compliance with relevant regulations, quality and patient safety
• Assists in conducting safety inspections and is responsible for the implementation of corrective action in order to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and safe working conditions
• Implements corrective actions to quality issues as needed and thoroughly documents changes, tracks relevant data, submits action plans to address problems or areas for improvement
• Educates and trains staff in the use of relevant technology and methodologies within the lab
• Responsible for planning, design, implementation, documentation, maintenance and support of the Point of Care Testing (POCT) systems throughout the hospital and laboratory
• Develops, evaluates, implements and monitors the POC Testing Quality Assessment and implement programs
• Requires strong analytical, organizational, communication and creativity skills in providing the necessary support to a complex clinical laboratory and hospital environment that includes multiple areas and departments
• Reviews test results and assures that reports and records are accurate and maintained properly
• Serves as technical consultant to help troubleshoot POC testing and computer issues
• Identify and implement mechanisms for process improvement at point of care labs
• Maintains logs of preventive maintenance in compliance with applicable regulatory standards
• Develops, evaluates, implements and monitors the POC Testing Quality Assessment and implement programs Assists in preparing the laboratory department for regulatory inspections and responses
• Monitors laboratory testing performed, and participates in the implementation and use of point-of-care devices and tests
• Performs other job-related activities as requested

Preferred Criteria

• Clinical Laboratory Technologist MT and/or MLS(ASCP)
• Master’s degree
• Advanced proficiency with data analytics and familiarity with Performance Improvement tools

Required Criteria

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the Medical Technology Field or Supervisory qualified by NJDOH
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in related field

Advanced computer proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint