The Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for the management of daily laboratory operations, environment, and work processes according to standard operating procedures. Coordinates and directs the activities of all personnel within assigned section. Develops work plan and priorities employing established policies and procedures to ensure timely and accurate completion of assignments. Ensures department procedures and processes meet all regulatory compliance. May function as a highly skilled technologist in the department as appropriate to meet patient care needs.
Responsibilities:
Coordinates and oversees the daily operations and work assignments to ensure timely and accurate result reporting. Is accessible to testing personnel at all times testing is performed to provide on-site, telephone, or electronic support. Provides day-to day supervision of personnel performing moderate and high complexity testing. Monitors test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure that acceptable levels of analytic performances are maintained. Resolving technical problems and ensuring remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory established performance specifications. Ensuring patient test results are not reported until corrective action has been taken and test system is functioning properly. Evaluates, establishes and maintains required procedures and quality control systems. Reviews quality improvement data, statistics and performance indicators, identifying recommendations and participates in the implementation of problem resolutions. Implements new test systems and/or processes and ensures all regulatory requirements are met. Actively participates in the development and adherence of departmental budget. Identifies opportunities for cost savings of reagent and supplies. Serves as a resource for continuing education of staff, students and hospital personnel. Providing orientation and training to all testing personnel. Annually evaluating and documenting the performance of all testing personnel (competency). Assures timely submission of regulatory reporting, proficiency testing and other required submissions. Performs other duties as required.
Education:
BS in a life science and or Medical Technology
Experience:
Four or more years of relevant work experience in a clinical laboratory as a Medical Lab Technologist or Clinical Lab Scientist One (1) or more years of supervisory experience within a laboratory setting LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: A valid New York State Education Department License as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist
Other:
Experience with QC / QA / Regulatory requirements Experience working the bench in the respective supervisory department Ability to use sound judgement when making decisions
About Us:
MidHudson Regional Hospital
MidHudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY, is home to the mid-Hudson Valley’s most advanced healthcare services. This 243-bed facility cares for more than 10,000 inpatients annually while performing an additional 325,000 outpatient procedures each year. MidHudson Regional Hospital operates the area’s only Level II trauma center, is home to the Redl Center for Cancer Care and Center for Robotic Surgery, and is a destination hospital for patients with serious illnesses and injuries.
Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:
Health Insurance Dental Vision Retirement Savings Plan Flexible Savings Account Paid Time Off Holidays Tuition ReimbursementApply Now External Applicant link Internal Applicant link