Laboratory Supervisor

Catholic Health • West Islip, NY

1d • $63 - $79 • Onsite

About The Position

By growing in every aspect of patient experience and quality, Catholic Health is becoming the most preferred choice on Long Island. From the bedside to the exam room to training and safety and every human moment in between — we’re dedicated to providing better care for our communities. Every patient. Every moment. That’s what it means to be dedicated to better.

A member of Catholic Health, Good Samaritan University Hospital, is a non-profit 537- bed (including 100 nursing home beds) teaching hospital and a member of Catholic Health. With almost 900 physicians on staff, and a level II Trauma Center, we care for well over 100,000 patients annually across the south shore of Long Island. Our reputation for excellence is built on great choices and empowered leadership, and fosters a team that is focused on evidence based practice, continual learning and exceptional quality of care.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology or related science from an accredited school required.
• Certification by internship and examination from the A.S.C.P. as a registered Medical Technologist/Supervisor desired.
• Licensed as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist under NYS Dept of Education required.
• Proven managerial skills required.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills essential.
• Strong organizational skills required.
• Computer experience desirable.
• Minimum four years’ experience as a Medical Technologist.
• Must have sufficient previous clinical laboratory experience as a Technologist.
• Weekend and holidays as scheduled.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred.
• Prior Lead or Supervisory experience preferred or holds a degree of Master of Arts or Science and has had at least two years of pertinent experience in acceptable laboratory.

Responsibilities

• A qualified individual, who, under the general direction of the laboratory director, shall supervise technical personnel and the reporting of findings, perform tests requiring special scientific skills, and, in the absence of the director, be responsible for the proper performance of all laboratory procedures.
• Establishes/monitors the department’s quality control policies and ensures documentation of all quality control activities, instrument, and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed. Ensures that departmental supplies are stocked and well maintained.
• Correlates laboratory methods, procedures, and patient test results with age-specific population criteria and demonstrates appropriate understanding of the needs of patients and visitors for each specific age group. Addresses safety and psychological needs in planning or delivering care.
• Establishes and implements service priorities, workflow patterns; monitors workflow to assure prompt and efficient delivery of services.
• Demonstrates the ability to evaluate departmental performance and recommends measures to improve services and quality of current methodologies.
• Demonstrates quality leadership by developing standards of performance, areas responsible for accountability and delegation of authority to various support personnel.
• Combines information with ideas from department employees in order to solve problems creatively and communicates enthusiasm and commitment to co-workers for the common goal.
• Reviews work performance of departmental employees and performs or assists in the performance appraisal process and competency assessments on a timely basis. Provides appropriate feedback of employee behavior and recognizes positive behavior.
• Communicates anticipated trends in healthcare resources (surpluses and deficits), including: Fiscal, Personnel, and Physical Plant.
• Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures.

Benefits

• employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees