Clinical Supervisor - MMTP Avenue A - Full Time/Days
About The Position
The Clinical Supervisor is responsible for oversight of day-to-day laboratory operations and supervision of subordinate personnel. The role includes data collection, special projects, preparation and presentation of project reports, budget variance analyses, review of test results, and resolution of operational issues and complaints. The supervisor ensures quality service across shifts and continued laboratory accreditation by accrediting and licensing agencies, and processes administrative and financial transactions. The supervisor oversees laboratory staff and procedures, maintains quality-control measures and specimen integrity, addresses operational issues involving systems, personnel, and equipment, and ensures compliance with applicable standards and regulations. The role also includes staff scheduling, recruitment and performance evaluation, employee training and education, payroll submission, inventory oversight, and recommendations related to capital equipment and facility space.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in sciences or a related field.
- Three years of experience in a laboratory setting.
- NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist license, issued by the DOH / Office of Professions.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Supervisory experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Supervise laboratory employees and daily operations to ensure adherence to quality standards, deadlines, and procedures; evaluate and update procedures and methodologies.
- Provide quality-control measures for test procedures, review and document results, and implement corrective actions when tolerance limits are exceeded.
- Ensure specimen integrity from receipt and accessioning through filing and archival, and ensure compliance with accrediting and government agency standards and regulations.
- Resolve day-to-day operational problems involving systems, personnel, and equipment performance.
- Prepare staff work schedules, assign and prioritize work, ensure adequate coverage, and reprioritize work when equipment fails or staffing is short.
- Perform subordinate employees’ duties as needed during equipment failures, staffing shortages, or other operational needs.
- Guide employees in handling complex problems and resolving escalated complaints or disputes.
- Recruit, interview, and select employees; make hiring and firing recommendations; evaluate staff competency and performance; and recommend disciplinary actions and promotions.
- Teach laboratory techniques to new employees, trainees, medical students, residents, and fellows; advise and orient staff on policies, procedures, and quality-control measures.
- Inform management of problems beyond the supervisor’s knowledge or expertise.
- Organize and direct in-service meetings and continuing education seminars.
- Review and submit departmental payroll.
- Ensure laboratory personnel maintain required licensure and certification, and submit confirmation of licensure for departmental files.
- Maintain adequate inventory of laboratory supplies and reagents.
- Recommend capital equipment acquisition and renovation or construction to optimize space.
- Perform other related duties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
