The Clinical Laboratory Technical Department Supervisor for Chemistry plays a crucial role in overseeing and managing the day-to-day operations of the laboratory in accordance with the rules and regulations set by the NYS Department of Health (NYSDOH). This position requires a strong background in clinical laboratory testing, exceptional leadership skills, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of laboratory practices.
· Complies with Laboratory Policies and Procedures
· Maintained annual review of Safety, Patient Rights, Infection Control, Personnel training and certificates
· Communicates effectively to all staff: brings problems and non-conformities to the attention of laboratory management.
· Demonstrates leadership and problem solving capabilities
· Effectively manages and allocates assets for effective daily lab operations
· Manages personnel effectively and supervises all test performances in maintaining effective daily lab operations
· Reviews Quality Control to monitor and ensure that acceptable performance specifications are maintained
· Monitors scheduled instrument and equipment maintenance
· Effectively performs quality assurance activities assigned: (monitors Turn around Time, quality Indicators, critical value reporting, maintaining qc records, lot verifications, correlations, applicable calibration records, and other tasks)
· Initiates preventive and/or remedial actions when test procedures deviate from established specifications (Laboratory Non-conformance Reports LNR)
· In the event of non-conformances, effectively ensures that test results are not reported until corrective action has been taken and the test is performing according to established specifications
· Verifies that the staff are trained and deemed proficient prior to performing testing on patient samples independently
· Ensures that staff are evaluated and have competency assessments/performance evaluations at least annually
· Takes action to improve performance when personnel do not perform as expected on competency assessments
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science or a related field.
Qualifications:
-New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist license, Demonstrated leadership experience, with a proven ability to manage a team effectively.
-ASCP Certification
-In-depth knowledge of clinical laboratory operations, methodologies, and quality assurance.
-Familiarity with the regulations and standards set by the DOH in New York State.
-highly recommended Basic
-Computer Skills
-Minimum of five (5) years of progressive clinical laboratory experience; (3) years in a management role
-Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Pay: Up to $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Bereavement leave
- Commuter assistance
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Dependent health insurance coverage
- Employee discount
- Family leave
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid holidays
- Paid jury duty
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Parental leave
- Safety equipment provided
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM