Laboratory Supervisor - Point of Care Testing Program

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • New York, NY

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About The Position

About Us: The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe. Exciting Opportunity at MSK: We are seeking a Laboratory Supervisor to oversee the Point of Care Testing Program that services various MSK locations. Taking bold steps to redefine what’s possible in Pathology & Laboratory Medicine. Our state-of-the-art clinical laboratories provide sophisticated technology and automated equipment that allow our teams to get answers faster and more efficiently, with a strong emphasis on applied and translational research. We are committed to the growth and advancement of the department, and fully support the active collaboration of scientists, clinicians, and industry experts to develop next-generation laboratory methods. MSK is also dedicated to providing diverse educational opportunities to further develop the skills and ambitions of our medical technologists, laboratory managers, and laboratory directors. For further information, please visit: https://www.mskcc.org/departments/pathology-laboratory-medicine/expertise Role Overview: Supervise and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the Point of Care Testing service to ensure efficient and effective operations and to meet the needs of the physicians and patients using the services. Own the daily operations of the Point-of-care service, including oversight of Standard Operating Procedure development, review of Proficiency Testing, device troubleshooting, and new device development and implementation. Serve as direct supervisor for a team of technologists, providing direction and leadership. Duties include staff scheduling and assignments, timekeeping, mentoring, and performance assessment. Collaborate with and support Point of Care Testing end-users and super-users across the MSKCC enterprise. Conduct on-site visits to MSKCC regional and off-site locations where Point of Care testing is performed (Manhattan, New Jersey, Long Island, and Westchester). Provide additional oversight for Point of care testing services and compliance with training, competency, education, and regulatory documentation requirements. Perform administrative duties, including payroll approval, review of reagent and supply orders, competency tracking, and preparation for inspections and accreditations for The Joint Commission, NYSDOH, and CAP.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree clinical laboratory sciences required
• 6+ years of relevant experience required
• NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist License required
• Point of Care experience required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Motivation to constantly learn and to develop your skills in a highly sophisticated and demanding laboratory setting.
• Strong analytical and technical skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Strong supervisory skills

Nice To Haves

• ASCP preferred

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the Point of Care Testing service to ensure efficient and effective operations and to meet the needs of the physicians and patients using the services.
• Own the daily operations of the Point-of-care service, including oversight of Standard Operating Procedure development, review of Proficiency Testing, device troubleshooting, and new device development and implementation.
• Serve as direct supervisor for a team of technologists, providing direction and leadership.
• Duties include staff scheduling and assignments, timekeeping, mentoring, and performance assessment.
• Collaborate with and support Point of Care Testing end-users and super-users across the MSKCC enterprise.
• Conduct on-site visits to MSKCC regional and off-site locations where Point of Care testing is performed (Manhattan, New Jersey, Long Island, and Westchester).
• Provide additional oversight for Point of care testing services and compliance with training, competency, education, and regulatory documentation requirements.
• Perform administrative duties, including payroll approval, review of reagent and supply orders, competency tracking, and preparation for inspections and accreditations for The Joint Commission, NYSDOH, and CAP.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees