Job Title: Supervisor of Laboratory Operations
Department: Laboratory - Chemistry Location: Unity Hospital Hours Per Week: Full-Time, 40 Hours/Week Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8-hour shifts, 8a-4p
SUMMARY
The Laboratory Supervisor supervises day-to-day operations including accuracy for patient results, instrumentation, quality and regulatory issues, procedures, and processes as appropriate. The Laboratory Supervisor also oversees Laboratory Medical Technologists and Support Staff as necessary and performs bench work as a Medical Technologist as needed.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages the day-to-day activities of the Laboratory Section
Technical Supervision: Oversee appropriate scheduling of Department staff and daily operations and workflow. Assure that Department procedures and instruments conform to good laboratory practice. Assure validity of patient test results. Oversee information technology needs specific to the department, including updates and staff training.
Human Resource Management: Work with Department Manager to interview, hire, train, supervise, discipline and terminate Department team member with appropriate documentation. Maintain Department files according to regulatory requirements and review files annually for completeness. Complete annual performance evaluations for Department staff. Foster teamwork and a collegial atmosphere
Materials Management: Maintain equipment and supplies. Confer with vendors to obtain best pricing, quality, etc, and monitor preventive maintenance on equipment
Regulatory Compliance: Adhere to all regulatory standards and prepare Department for inspections. Work with Department Manager and Physician Director to develop, monitor and complete appropriate Department QA, QC and QI monitors
Training and Competency: Provide orientation, training, on-going education and competency assessments specific to Department. Participate in continuing education program for Department staff. Assist with teaching in the Clinical Laboratory Technology Program
Perform bench work as needed
Demonstrates commitment to RRH Standards
Performs additional duties and responsibilities as requested by Manager or Director
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
BS in Medical Technology or BS in a related Science and/or equivalent relevant experience as recognized by New York State Department of Education for licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist (NYS Dept. of Education, Education Law, article 165, 8605-9/1/06)
Minimum 4 + years experience as a Medical Technologist
Current New York State Department of Education License or Limited Permit as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist
Successful completion as appropriate of NYS Licensing examination in fulfillment of requirements for the NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist license
Must meet New York State Department of Health CLEP requirements as a Laboratory Supervisor
Must have a valid NYS driver's license
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
4+ years of experience in Chemistry
Previous experience in laboratory leadership position preferred
Certification by ASCP preferred, but not required
EDUCATION
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS
CLT - Clinical Laboratory Technologist - New York State Education Department (NYSED)
MT(ASCP) - Medical Technologist - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
NYS DL - valid New York State Drivers License - New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYSDMV)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.
For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee's physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.
PAY RANGE
$96,000.00 - $114,000.00
CITY
Rochester
POSTAL CODE
14626
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.
Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.