Supervisor, Laboratory - Microbiology

Overview

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is a 306-bed medical center serving eastern Long Island, with the Knapp Cardiac Care Center, ambulatory surgery, and specialized services including women’s imaging, sleep laboratory, bariatric surgery, and a Provisional Level 2 Trauma Center. The Stroke Center is designated as a Primary Stroke Center with 24/7 neurology coverage. Outpatient sites include wound care, hemodialysis, and various primary care and specialty offices.

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We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Supervisor, Laboratory - Microbiology - Full Time, Days - Clinical Labs-Microbiology - Full-Time - M. The successful candidate will manage the day-to-day operation of one section of the clinical or anatomical laboratory, with responsibility for the quality and timeliness of testing as well as equipment, supplies, financial management, schedules, and personnel management.

The Supervisor is qualified as a medical technologist pursuant to section 58-1.5(b) of the Subpart and has at least six years of pertinent clinical laboratory experience, including at least two years in a laboratory with 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 providing equivalent training.

• 1. Developmental (Performance Expectations):
  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-analytic workflows. Sets priorities, assesses responsibilities and establishes timetables for the section. Keeps Laboratory manual current as it pertains to the department. Organizes and monitors the daily operations for the 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.

• 2. Human Resources (Performance Expectations):
  Assists in development of job descriptions, 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 HR-related meetings and training sessions.

• 3. Financial (Performance Expectations):
  Monitors all expenditures to ensure the section utilizes 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 procedures. Seeks new means to meet budget objectives. Evaluates staffing needs and organizes schedules to minimize overtime.

• 4. Operational Management (Performance Expectations):
  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 the section in a timely fashion. Establishes, maintains and documents a preventative maintenance program to ensure equipment, instruments, and reagents are in good working condition. Recognizes malfunctions and takes appropriate corrective action.
  
  Establishes, maintains, and monitors a comprehensive quality control program to ensure accuracy and validity of results and takes corrective action as necessary. Ensures 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 workflow and completes questionnaires;
  
  reviews results of proficiency surveys and takes corrective action when indicated. When necessary, assumes administrative responsibility for the entire laboratory. Participates in Hospital and Departmental P.I. programs and related hospital committees. Completes all reports, appraisals, and training guides in a timely fashion. Demonstrates the ability to organize work and use time effectively.

• 5. Educational (Performance Expectations):
  Directs the training of new employees and medical technology students. Provides and encourages ongoing continuing education to employees. Maintains current knowledge through participation in professional organizations, seminars and literature. Functions as a resource and liaison with other medical professionals by providing information and…