Clinical Supervisor - MMTP Avenue A - Full Time/Days
About The Position
The Clinical Supervisor oversees day-to-day laboratory operations and supervises laboratory personnel. The role includes collecting data; handling special projects and presenting reports; analyzing budget variances; reviewing test results; resolving operational issues, problems, and complaints; and processing administrative and financial transactions. The supervisor ensures quality service across shifts and continued laboratory accreditation by applicable accrediting and licensing agencies. The supervisor coordinates staffing and laboratory work, maintains quality control and specimen integrity, supports staff training and development, and ensures personnel licensing and certification requirements are met. The role also contributes to supply inventory, equipment acquisition, and space planning.
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 laboratory procedures and methodologies.
- Provide quality control for test procedures, review and document results, implement corrective actions when tolerance limits are exceeded, maintain specimen integrity from receipt and accessioning through filing or archival, and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Resolve day-to-day operational problems involving systems, personnel, and equipment performance.
- Prepare staff schedules, assign and prioritize work, ensure adequate coverage, and prioritize work during equipment failures or staffing shortages; perform subordinate duties when needed.
- Guide employees in handling difficult or complex problems and resolving escalated complaints or disputes.
- Recruit, interview, and select employees; recommend hiring, termination, disciplinary actions, and promotions; evaluate employee competency and performance.
- Teach laboratory techniques to new employees, trainees, medical students, residents, and fellows; advise and orient staff on policies, procedures, and quality control measures.
- Ensure compliance with accrediting and government agency standards and regulations.
- 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 accredited licensing and certification, and submit licensure confirmations for departmental files.
- Maintain adequate inventory of laboratory supplies and reagents.
- Recommend capital equipment acquisitions and renovation or construction to make best use of space.
- Perform other related duties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
