Shift Supervisor - Cytogenetics

Stony Brook University • Stony Brook, NY

158d • $105,986 - $134,415

About The Position

At Stony Brook Medicine, a TH Clinical Laboratory Technologist I/Shift Supervisor is a valuable member of our team, who will demonstrate a high degree of technical competence and knowledge in current methods and techniques. Under the direction of TH Assoc Technical Director, she/he will be responsible for oversight of evening operations to ensure accurate and timely reporting of patient results and compliance with all regulatory standards. Qualified candidates will demonstrate superior patient care and possess outstanding communication skills while adhering to our high standard of excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences or equivalent.
• NYSED Licensed Clinical Laboratory Technologist.
• Minimum of six years of Clinical Laboratory experience in Cytogenetics (including chromosome analysis) with two years' experience in supervisory/administrative capacity.
• Excellent oral-written communication.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in a related field.
• Experience in maintenance of instrumentation utilized within a Cytogenetics Laboratory.
• Experience with CoPath software applications.
• Experience with UroVYsion FISH.
• Microsoft 365/office software suite.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the day-to-day operations including assigning duties and tasks to ensure efficient workflow under the direction of the SL5 Associate Technical Director, Cytogenetics Laboratory.
• Participates in the development, expansion and implementation of the departmental quality control program.
• Responsible for the performance of test analysis for assigned test menu in the Cytogenetics Laboratory.
• Competency with chromosome analysis and FISH case review, and generating drafts for patients' final reports.
• Designs, implements, and evaluates education of new clinical laboratory personnel/students mandated by NYS DOH.
• Responsible for troubleshooting, emergency repair of instrumentation and data archiving of the imaging system.
• Oversight of QA functions and monitors.
• Proficient in safe laboratory practices according to the Department of Laboratories' Safety Plan.
• Performs and reviews Linearities, Correlations, and QA projects and compiles monthly statistics.
• Responsible for Rees monitoring temperature as assigned.
• Assists in the preparation and presentation of laboratory teaching sessions to medical, nursing, and healthcare related professions, students.
• Maintains a daily working inventory of supplies and reagents.
• Manages CAP proficiencies.
• Plans the bench work rotation for students during their 6 - 8-week clinical rotations.
• Serves as SB Safe Coordinator.
• Conducts monthly review of temperature logs, refrigerator logs, Product QC logs and instrument maintenance logs.
• Prepares assigned area for inspections and accreditations.
• Functions as LIS Coordinator.
• Validation of new equipment, instruments, and tests.
• Develops staff performance programs.
• Provides input on staff performance evaluations.
• Assists in the development and implementation of annual vendor agreements.
• Assists in the budget development for reagents and supplies.
• Develops and implements procedures, modifies and updates existing procedures.
• Manages timecards in Kronos.
• Serves on organizational hospital-committees, task forces, etc.
• Evaluates staff competencies on all testing procedures on an annual basis.
• Attend continuing education seminars and attain 12 credits as per NYS DOH standards.

Benefits

• Generous leave
• Health plans
• State pension
• Location pay for UUP, CSEA & PEF full-time positions ($3400)
• Night shift differential ($10,000)
• Evening shift differential ($15,000)
• Inconvenience pay/supplemental shift differential ($575)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree