Employment Type:

Shift:

Description:

What will you do:

• Oversee the day-to-day technical and operational functions of the laboratory ensuring consistent workflow timely specimen processing and adherence to established protocols.

• Monitor workload distribution and adjust staffing or processes to maintain service continuity.

• Plan implement and monitor comprehensive quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) programs.

• Recruit interview and onboard laboratory staff. Provide ongoing training mentorship and performance evaluations.

• Address performance issues through coaching and corrective action.

• Ensure staff competency through regular assessments and documentation in accordance with departmental and regulatory requirements.

• Ensure compliance with safety protocols including proper handling of hazardous materials and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Foster a collaborative respectful and customer-focused work environment that encourages professional growth and high performance.

• Manage laboratory resources effectively including personnel instrumentation and supplies. Monitor inventory levels forecast future needs and submit procurement requests with appropriate justification.

• Develop review and update laboratory policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to reflect current best practices regulatory changes and operational needs.

• Collaborate with IT and clinical teams to implement and maintain LIS functionality and staff training to ensure accurate data capture and reporting.

• Provide phlebotomy coverage during staffing shortages or high-volume periods.

• Act as a liaison between the laboratory and other departments including nursing medical staff and administration.

Work Hours/Shift:

40 hours Day Shift flexibility to check-in on off-shifts as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree or higher in Physical Chemical or Biological Science. Or an Associates degree is acceptable with a minimum of 10 years of experience in Clinical Laboratory Science.

• Current ASCP certification (or equivalent) relevant to the assigned department is required.

• Three (3) years of experience in Clinical Laboratory Science. Prior experience in a senior lead or supervisory role is preferred.

Top Reasons to Work at Trinity Health of New England:

Become a valued member of an excellent dedicated health care team
Engaged Leadership
Competitive Benefits Package
Generous shift differentials

Ministry Information:

• Saint Francis Hospital has been an anchor institution in Connecticut since 1897. Saint Francis a member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Saint Francis Hospital a Level 1 Trauma Center is a 617 bed hospital and a major teaching hospital. Other Saint Francis entities include the Comprehensive Womens Health Center the Connecticut Joint Replacement Institute and the Smilow Cancer Hospital.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.