Specialty Laboratory Supervisor - MIcrobiology - Mount Sinai Hospital - Full Time/Days

Mount Sinai Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 86,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Specialty Laboratory Supervisor to oversee laboratory operations and ensure quality standards. In this dynamic role, you will manage a team, implement quality control measures, and resolve operational challenges while fostering a collaborative environment. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact on patient care and laboratory efficiency. Join a dedicated team committed to excellence in healthcare and contribute to a legacy of achievement and innovation. If you are passionate about laboratory management and quality assurance, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in a laboratory setting with supervisory experience preferred.
• NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist license required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises daily laboratory operations and ensures adherence to quality standards.
• Provides guidance to staff on complex problems and resolves operational issues.

Skills

Laboratory Operations Management

Quality Control Measures

Supervisory Skills

Problem Resolution

Budget Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in sciences

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Data Management Systems

Job description

Description

The Specialty Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for oversight of day to day laboratory operations and supervision of subordinate personnel, data collection, special projects, preparation and presentation of reports on special projects, budget variance analyses, review of test results, resolution of issues, problems, and/or complaints with specialty laboratories. Ensures quality service levels from all shifts, continuing laboratory accreditation by all accrediting/licensing agencies, processes administrative and financial transactions.

Responsibilities

1. Supervises the work and daily operations of the Laboratory employees to ensure adherence to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures. Evaluates and updates laboratory procedures and methodologies.
2. Provides Quality Control Measures for test procedures; reviews and documents results; implements corrective action(s) when tolerance limits are exceeded; ensures specimen integrity from point of receipt and accessioning through filing/archival; ensures compliance with standards and regulations of accrediting and government agencies. Resolves day to day operational problems related to system, personnel and equipment performance.
3. Prepares work schedule, assigns and prioritizes work to staff, ensuring adequate coverage at all times; prioritizes work when equipment fails and short staffing occurs; may perform duties of subordinate employees during equipment failure and/or shortage of staffing and/or on an as needed basis.
4. Provides employees with guidance in handling difficult or complex problems and in resolving escalated complaints or disputes.
5. Recruit, interview, select employees and provide effective recommendation for hiring and firing; evaluates competency and performance of personnel, recommend disciplinary actions promotions. Teaches new employees, trainees, medical students, residents and fellows on various laboratory techniques.
6. Advises and orients staff on policies and procedures as well as quality control measures for test procedures. Ensures compliance with standards and regulations of accrediting and government agencies.
7. Apprises management of problems beyond the scope of own knowledge and expertise.
8. Organizes and provides direction to in-service meetings and continuing education seminars.
9. Reviews and submits departmental payroll.
10. Ensures all laboratory personnel maintain accredited licensing and certification and submits the confirmation of licensure for the employee's departmental file.
11. Maintains adequate inventory of laboratory supplies and reagents. Provides recommendations regarding capital equipment acquisition and renovation/construction to best utilize space.
12. Performs other related duties.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in sciences or related field, Master's degree preferred.

3 years of experience in laboratory setting. Supervisory experience preferred.

NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist license required.

Employer Description

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization.

About the Mount Sinai Health System:

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Compensation

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $86772 - $130159 Annually.