Supervisor, Laboratory Services

Rochester Regional Health • Potsdam, NY

307d • $94,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Supervisor of Laboratory Services supervises day-to-day operations including accuracy for patient results, instrumentation, quality and regulatory issues, procedures and processes as appropriate. Oversees laboratory medical technologist and support staff as necessary. The Supervisor will also perform bench work as a medical technologist as needed.

Requirements

• BS in Medical Technology or BS in a related Science and/or equivalent relevant experience as recognized by New York State Department of Education for licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist.
• Minimum 4 years' experience as a medical technologist.
• New York State Department of Education Licensure required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a laboratory leadership position preferred.
• Certificate in clinical laboratory specialty by a National Certification Agency or a Masters Degree in a clinically related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages the day-to-day activities of the Laboratory Section.
• Oversee appropriate scheduling of Department staff and daily operations and workflow.
• Assure that Department procedures and instruments conform to good laboratory practice.
• Assure validity of patient test results.
• Oversee information technology needs specific to the department, including updates and staff training.
• Work with Department Manager to interview, hire, train, supervise, discipline and terminate Department team member with appropriate documentation.
• Maintain Department files according to regulatory requirements and review files annually for completeness.
• Complete annual performance evaluations for Department staff.
• Foster teamwork and a collegial atmosphere.
• Provide orientation, training, on-going education and competency assessments specific to Department.
• Participate in continuing education program for Department staff.
• Assist with teaching in the Clinical Laboratory Technology Program.
• Perform bench work as needed.
• Maintain equipment and supplies.
• Confer with vendors to obtain best pricing, quality, etc, and monitor preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Adhere to all regulatory standards and prepare Department for inspections.
• Work with Department Manager and Physician Director to develop, monitor and complete appropriate Department QA, QC and QI monitors.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Relocation Assistance
• Benefits Effective Date of Hire
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Same Day Pay through Daily Pay
• Pension Plan
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Discounts
• Certification Pay

What This Job Offers

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