Assistant Supervisor Laboratory Blood Bank Full Time Days SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE

NYU Langone Health; Village of Patchogue (NY); On-site; USD 64,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare institution is seeking a dedicated Assistant Supervisor for its laboratory team. This full-time role offers an exciting opportunity to support the daily operations of a busy laboratory, ensuring high standards of patient care and safety. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and technical skills, with a proven ability to manage staff and maintain quality assurance. Join a team that values professional growth and commitment to excellence in healthcare, where your contributions will make a significant impact on patient outcomes and service delivery.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus

Continuing Education Opportunities

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 5 years clinical laboratory experience required.
• NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist License or Eligible.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily management and staffing of the laboratory.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality control standards.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Management Skills

Organizational Skills

Technical Skills

Education

BS in Medical Technology

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems

Job description

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is a 306-bed medical center, providing care to residents of eastern Long Island. The hospital facility is home to the Knapp Cardiac Care Center—an advanced heart disease diagnostic and treatment facility—as well as a modern ambulatory surgical pavilion with specialized services including women’s imaging, a sleep laboratory, and bariatric surgery. Our Provisional Level 2 Trauma Center delivers comprehensive and specialized care for patients with traumatic injuries. The Stroke Center at NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is designated by the New York State Department of Health as a Primary Stroke Center, with expert neurologists available to provide treatment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Additionally, NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk has multiple outpatient sites, including an outpatient wound care center, a hemodialysis center, and various primary care and specialty offices.

Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Assistant Supervisor, Laboratory - Full Time Days 9AM-5PM; rotating weekends - Blood Bank SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE

In this role, the successful candidate assists the Section Supervisor in the daily management of the departments. In doing so, establishes work priorities, organizes and assigns work to technologists in the section. The Assistant Supervisor is a technical expert in one or more areas of the Laboratory and functions as a resource or information specialist for other personnel in the section.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Management Skills
   1. Schedules personnel in conjunction with the supervisor according to the bargaining unit contract so the department is adequately staffed and benefit time is granted whenever possible.
   2. Assists in formulating and implementing organizational goals.
   3. Makes optimum use of department resources. Orders quantities that maximize dating, limit calibrations and minimize waste. Inventory is kept at adequate levels to maintain services. All orders are tracked from time of order to receipt. Problems are investigated and resolved before inventory is affected.
   4. Maintains composure in high stress situations. Remains calm and delegates responsibilities to staff.
   5. Complies with all safety recommendations and requirements.
   6. Shows strong self-management and organizational skills. Projects are done on schedule and records are accurate and neat.
   7. Shows flexibility and creativity in response to changing conditions.
   8. Assists supervisor in reviewing all instrument tapes and/or test results to assure that laboratory protocol is being followed. Problems or issues are identified and corrected. Staff is inserviced on any breach of protocol.
   9. Functions as the weekend laboratory supervisor on a rotating basis. Finds coverage for sick calls, responds to technical questions, functions as an intermediary between the laboratory and other departments.
   10. Assists in development and implementation of PI projects.
2. Technical Skills
   1. Applies an advanced level of knowledge and experience in all areas of their department.
   2. Is competent in all the technical duties of a senior technologist.
   3. Assists in the monitoring of all documentation to assure that all policies and procedures are consistently followed.
   4. Displays an ability to learn rapidly and adapt quickly to changing situations.
   5. Able to perform advanced troubleshooting procedures. Works directly with manufacturers technical assistance center or engineer to resolve instrument problems.
3. Quality Assurance
   1. Assists in the review of all quality control data and patient data to verify accuracy of results and maintains documentation of remedial action.
   2. Takes appropriate action when QC fails.
   3. Strives to grow professionally by completing all continuing education requirements and by independent study.
   4. Makes recommendations to improve processes and services.
   5. Is able to step in and work in the department as a working technologist or phlebotomist.
4. Communication
   1. Gives clear direction and effectively demonstrates routine and complex procedures.
   2. Effectively utilizes the computer to process specimens, report results and access information.
   3. Conveys respect for the profession.
   4. Promotes cooperative behavior and team efforts.
   5. Listens attentively and respects opinions of others.
   6. Demonstrates proper telephone techniques and etiquette.
   7. Communicates ideas and suggestions with a positive intent.
5. Analytical Skills
   1. Demonstrates the ability to analyze problems to determine the cause and find solutions.
   2. Follows a logical process to problem resolution.
   3. Uses all available resources to solve problems including manuals and manufacturers technical services.
   4. Displays knowledge of mathematical and statistical calculations to evaluate Quality Control and calculate patient results.
6. Other Functions and Performance Expectations
   1. Maintains a consistent pattern of attendance.
   2. Adheres to assigned area on time for scheduled shifts.
   3. Adheres to hospital/department dress code. Arrives to work appropriately dressed, well-groomed and neat.
   4. Completes all hospital requirements at designated times (i.e. annual assessment, educational, MedNetTra).
   5. Conforms to policies regarding confidentiality of information.
   6. Follows call-in procedure when sick, late or absent.

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a BS in Medical Technology or related discipline and 5 years clinical laboratory experience.
NYS Education Department Clinical Laboratory Technologist License or Eligible
Professional accreditation preferred.
Analytical skills necessary to analyze data and perform mathematical calculations.
Possess a strong knowledge of computer fundamentals and experience with laboratory information systems.
Ability to identify, analyze and solve problems.
Technical skills necessary to operate, maintain and troubleshoot instrumentation and perform routine and complex testing.
Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness and effectiveness and quality of work reflect high professional standards.
Excels in training, leading and motivating people.
Demonstrates strong organizational skills.
Works effectively in high-pressure situations.

Required Licenses: Clinical Lab Technologist-NYS

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you’ll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $64,560.81 - $109,560.81 annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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