Laboratory Manager-Pediatrics

Mount Sinai Health System; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System seeks an experienced Laboratory Manager to lead the assigned laboratory, shaping policies, procedures and services. The role ensures efficient operations, quality control and strict compliance with CAP, AABB, JCAHO, and state requirements.

You will hire, train and evaluate staff, set work priorities, and manage budgets and equipment needs. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in a relevant field, plus at least five years in a lab with supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related science field is required.
• Minimum five years experience in a laboratory setting with two years supervision of professional staff.

Responsibilities

• Trains, supervises and evaluates laboratory staff; set work standards and priorities.
• Develops and maintains laboratory policies, procedures and quality assurance processes.
• Ensures compliance with CAP, AABB, JCAHO and state accreditation requirements.
• Hires, trains and, if needed, disciplines laboratory personnel.
• Schedules staff according to workload and equipment needs.
• Monitors advances in laboratory technology and data processing.
• Participates in budgeting and procurement for equipment and supplies.
• Maintains knowledge of regulations and attends professional events.
• Ensures compliance with PPE and safety protocols.
• Interacts with other departments to resolve issues and offer consultative services.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Staff supervision

Training & development

Budgeting & forecasting

Policy development

Compliance knowledge

Cross-department liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology/chemistry/biology or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

The Laboratory Manager plans and implements the overall laboratory policies, procedures, and services for the assigned laboratory under the Mount Sinai Health System. This individual ensures efficient and effective departmental operations, including department quality control and compliance adherence.

• Trains, supervises and evaluates the performance of laboratory staff; develop work performance standards; schedule and assign work and develop priorities; provide technical expertise as needed or requested
• Establishes and revises laboratory policies and procedures; develops and maintains appropriate control and quality assurance procedures.
• Ensures compliance with current safety requirements such as College of American Pathologist (CAP), American Association of Blood Banks (AABB) and with Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and state accreditation organizations.
• Hires, trains, evaluate and perform disciplinary actions with personnel in the laboratory when necessary.
• Establishes work schedules and assignments for staff, according to workload, space and equipment availability.
• Maintains awareness of advances in laboratory procedures, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology
• Participates in long-range planning and budgeting processes; project personnel and equipment needs; develops and monitors the laboratory budget; approves purchase of equipment and supplies.
• Maintains current knowledge of advances in laboratory technology; computer applications, federal and state regulations; attend seminars, lectures, meetings and professional conferences.
• Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, asbestos, and other hazardous substances.
• Interacts with other departments and corporate affiliates to resolve problems, introduce new services, and provide consultative services.
• Other relevant duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, chemistry, biology or a closely related field. Master's degree preferred
• Minimum five years experience as laboratory with two years supervisory experience involving supervision of professional laboratory personnel.