Microbiology Lab Services Manager

Mount Sinai Medical Center

Miami Beach (FL)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Pet Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

On-site housing for select positions

Job summary

Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, FL seeks a Lab Supervisor to oversee clerical and technical operations in the pathology and diagnostics laboratory. The role ensures accurate billing, medical necessity reviews for complex tests, and regulatory compliance with quality control measures.

The position requires 3–5 years in a supervisory or Medical Technologist III role, with microbiology experience, and licensure or eligibility for licensure in Florida.

Qualifications

Licensed as a Lab Supervisor or eligible by the State of Florida.
3–5 years as a Supervisor or Medical Technologist III; Microbiology experience.
Commensurate with licensure for education requirements.

Responsibilities

Ensures coverage of the clerical and technical operations of the pathology and diagnostics laboratory.
Ensures that the billing cycle is accurate and timely including credits and cancellations; reviews expensive esoteric sendout tests for medical necessity.
Maintains the department's Quality Control program in regulatory compliance; documents variances and corrective actions.
Facilitates continuing education for staff and participates in local/national meetings.
Oversees the clinical teaching program with the department chair and ensures goals are met.
Represents the department on committees such as Infections, Pharmacy and Therapeutics, and other hospital teams requiring microbiology expertise.
Evaluates new equipment and technology to improve patient care.
Models service excellence and fosters morale within the laboratory.

Skills

Microbiology

Supervisory

Lab operations

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Licensed Lab Supervisor (FL)

Licensure commensurate with role

Job description

As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care.

Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida’s largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.

Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way

Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.

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Job Description Summary:

Position Responsibilities

Ensures coverage of the clerical and technical operations of the pathology and diagnositics laboratory.
Ensures that the billing cycle is accurate and timely including credits and cancellations; ensures that the more expensive esoteric sendout tests are reviewed for medical necessity prior to sending out.
Ensures that critical functions of the department are performed and documented including corrective action as needed. (Such as notifications to physicians, review of corrected results, etc)
Maintains current level of clinical knowledge by participating in local or national meetings. Faciliates continuing education for staff.
Works with the chairman to oversee the clinical teaching program and ensure that goals are met.
Ensures that the laboratory’s Quality Control program is in regulatory compliance. Ensures that there is an active review process and that variances and corrective action are documented.
Ensures that performance improvement program initiatives are reported monthly to the director and to the staff.
Ensures that the proficiency testing program is implemented as designed, deficiencies are addressed and corrective action documented.
Sets goals for the laboratory and ensures that they are met. Ensure staff participation in making changes that contribute to patient care initiatives. Reports back to staff on results monthly.
Implements the laboratory safety program. Ensures that the laboratory is in compliance with all hospital safety goals. Documents education, drills and infection control/safety rounds.
Ensures that staff is trained in computer downtime procedures, disaster preparedness, and safe work practices. Works with management staff to improve processes found to be inadequate.
Represents the department at the Infections Committee, Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee as well as other hopsital teams that require microbiology or laboratory expertise.
Evaluates new equipment and technology to improve patient care.
Acts as a positive role model to the staff in Service Excellence. Actively seeks to improve morale in the laboratory.