Manager Lab-Anatomic Pathology

Capital Health
Pennington, NJ

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed minimum pay reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE)position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Minimum Pay:

$97,947.20

Position Overview

SUMMARY (Basic Purpose of the Job)

Manages the day-to-day activities and resources of Capital Health (CH) Laboratory to provide inpatient and outpatient laboratory services. Develops, maintains and administers clinical laboratory policies, processes and procedures. Ensures laboratory operations are within approved budgetary parameters. Manages through subordinate supervisors the activities of the Laboratory. Manages the overall efficient operation of the section. Provides overall technical and supervisory direction to ensure that laboratory services comply with standards established by IHS Laboratory Services, CAP, AABB, FDA, OSHA, AND JCAHO and other regulatory agencies.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

Bachelor's degree.

Experience:

Five years of clinical laboratory experience with two years supervisory experience.

Other Credentials:

Knowledge and Skills:

Knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing software, LIS, and HIS. Possesses excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously and ability to respond quickly in a fast paced environment.

Special Training:

National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) program preferred.

Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities:

Usual Work Day:

8 Hours

Reporting Relationships

Does this position formally supervise employees? Yes

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Delegates and supervises day-to-day operations of the Laboratory. Participates as a team member in developing short- and long-term departmental goals and objectives consistent with Capital Health (CH) mission statement, goals, and objectives. Consults with and keeps section supervisors informed of activities, needs, and problems in their assigned areas.
  • Consults and informs Administrative and Medical Directors of Laboratory Services of activities, needs, and problems in all Laboratory areas of responsibility. Performs required administrative and reporting functions to ensure proper and efficient operation.
  • Plans, communicates, and implements policies, procedures, and systems to ensure the proper communication and coordination of patient care with physician, nursing, and related support departments and functions. Participates in the development and implementation of departmental policies, procedures, and manuals.
  • Provides for necessary personnel coverage for all shifts reviewing and approving schedules of work assignments and exercises discretion and judgement to ensure that employees have current information needed to perform tests.
  • Manages a number of subordinate supervisors who supervise employees in the Laboratory, and is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units.
  • Oversees cost control measures in the utilization of departmental supplies, materials, and equipment. Assists in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Laboratory's operating and capital budgets.
  • Participates in interviewing, hiring, and training of employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints; and resolving problems.
  • Resolves technical operational, system, and other related issues, and ensures achievement of operational efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Performs the duties of the Administrative Director of Laboratory Services in his/her absence.
  • Attends, participates, and provides constructive input as a member or leader of multidisciplinary activities or committees.
  • Ensures quality testing, and compliance with established laws, regulations, practices, policies, and procedures.
  • Evaluates that proper safety precautions and infection control measures are implemented to ensure safety of patients, staff, and others.
  • Assists in the management of the study, analysis, and implementation of quality improvement, patient care, operational equipment, systems, techniques, and maintenance and service records.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Frequent physical demands include: Sitting , Standing , Walking , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities , Keyboard use/repetitive motion

Occasional physical demands include: Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Squat/kneel/crawl , Taste or Smell

Continuous physical demands include: Talk or Hear

Lifting Floor to Waist 20 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 20 lbs.

Sensory Requirements include: Very Accurate 20/40, Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Minimal Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing

Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Chemical , Airborne Communicable Disease

Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical. Capital Health will require all applicants to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.

"Company will never ask candidates for social security numbers or date of birth during application phase. If you are asked for this information online, you may be a target for identity theft."

For benefit eligible roles, in addition to cash compensation, we provide a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, robust PTO plan, overtime to eligible roles, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.

The pay rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.

The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.

Posted 2025-10-01

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