Supervisor, Laboratory - Microbiology Patchogue, NY

Supervisor, Laboratory
- Microbiology
- Full Time, Days

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Full-Time/Regular

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is a 306-bed medical center, providing care to residents of eastern Long Island.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Supervisor, Laboratory
- Microbiology
- Full Time, Days
- Clinical Labs-Microbiology
- Full-Time - M. In this role, the successful candidate manages the day-to-day operation of one section of the clinical or anatomical laboratory. Has responsibility for the quality and timeliness of testing. Has responsibility for equipment, supplies, financial management, schedules and personnel management. The Supervisor is qualified as a medical technologist pursuant to the provisions of section 58-1.5(b) of the Subpart and has had at least six years of pertinent clinical laboratory experience subsequent to qualifying of which at least two years have been spent working in a clinical laboratory having a director at the doctoral level.

The clinical laboratory or blood bank shall be part of a hospital, university, health department, medical research institution or other institution which provides equivalent training.

• Evaluates new products, procedures and equipment.
• Anticipates and recommends the need for new equipment and procedures.
• Evaluates, implements and monitors appropriate workflow changes to enhance total laboratory performance.
• Participates in total laboratory development for pre and post analytical workflows.
• Sets priorities, assesses responsibilities and establishes timetables for section.
• Keeps Laboratory manual current as it pertains to their department.
• Organizes and monitors the daily operations for section.
• Monitors staff – attendance, personality, and dress code. Takes appropriate action if required.
• Monitors safety and infection control compliance and corrects any issues as needed.

• Assists in development of job description, competency assessment and evaluation.
• Develops work schedules and assignments, monitors compliance ensuring adequate coverage.
• Assists in selection and interviewing of prospective employees.
• Counsels personnel in accordance with job description, hospital policy and current standards in laboratory medicine.
• Assists in resolution of personnel issues.
• Communicates effectively with staff.
• Attends H.R. related meetings and training sessions.

• Monitors all expenditures to ensure section is utilizing financial resources efficiently.
• Maintains proper inventory to minimize outdating while ensuring adequate supplies.
• Evaluates quality and cost effectiveness of new or replacement supplies and equipment and procedure.
• Seeks new means to meet budget objectives.
• Evaluates staffing needs and organizes schedule to minimize additional coverage or OT.

• Functions as section resource in resolution of difficult and complex problems requiring the ability to troubleshoot procedures and equipment.
• Maintains, reviews and updates all manuals, documents and procedures in section in a timely fashion.
• Establishes, maintains and documents a preventative maintenance program to ensure equipment, instruments, and reagents are in good working condition. Recognized malfunctions and takes appropriate corrective action.
• Establishes, maintains, and monitors a comprehensive quality control program to ensure accuracy and validity of results. Takes appropriate corrective action as necessary.
• Ensures that procedures are performed according to established protocol. Reviews and assesses results for accuracy and validity.
• Organizes and maintains section statistics, records and computer files.
• Monitors receipt of proficiency test specimens, integrates specimens into…