Supervisor of Laboratory Operations (Full-Time, Days)

Job Title: Supervisor of Laboratory Operations
Department: Laboratory - Chemistry
Location:RRH Unity Hospital - 1555 Long Pond Rd Rochester NY 14626
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-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 drivers 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:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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 employees physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

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.