Clinical Laboratory Supervisor - Hematology

Clinical Laboratory Supervisor – Hematology Allied Health >> Clinical Labs New York, NY

ID: 121562-370

Full-Time/Regular Position Summary We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Supervisor – Hematology Labs. In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining full responsibility for quality and quantity of work, procedures, personnel, and costs for the Hematology laboratory. The supervisor formulates goals, assigns objectives, establishes standards of practice, and ensures continuity of services. Job Responsibilities Management of Staff including first line Supervisors: Assign responsibilities, establish work hours, monitor staffing, and approve any necessary overtime. Define the expected outcome and time of completion clearly to first line supervisor and/or staff. Communicate the objective of the assignment clearly to the employee. Assign work in order to accomplish goals in a timely fashion. Solicit feedback from the employee to ensure the assignment is understood. Assign work hours to facilitate adequate staffing and keep overtime to a minimum. Staff Development, Evaluation, Counseling and Personnel related activities: Directly supervise first line supervisors and oversee the supervision of the entire staff. Interview prospective employees, evaluate and document staff performance in conjunction with assigned supervisor and perform personnel counseling. Interview prospective employees and make recommendations regarding hiring to the laboratory Administrative Director. Recognize the need to counsel subordinates and perform counseling in a timely fashion. Explain to the employee clearly what his/her responsibilities are and the standards of the performance. Offer staff recommendations and guidance for improving performance. Discipline subordinates when necessary and in accordance with collective bargaining and Medical Center policies and procedures. Bring to the employee’s attention areas of performance needing improvement as soon as they are recognized with a plan and time frame for correction. Planning, Procedure Development and Quality Assurance: Develop and implement departmental operating policies and procedures, with ongoing development/modification of the laboratory’s quality control program and requirements for regulatory agencies. Understand what the Departmental goals are, and set objectives in order to reach them. Develop with the Clinical Laboratory Director and the Administrative Director short and long range plans for the accomplishment of goals. Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and appropriate licensing in service areas as well as personnel. Maintain awareness of current and changing regulatory requirements. Ensure that the laboratory policy and procedure manuals are up to date, well organized and accessible to staff. Develop and implement systems for evaluating, revising, and communicating policies and procedures. Establish, maintain and monitor a comprehensive and effective quality control, preventive maintenance, safety program, data and materials management, and quality of service. Cost containment: participate in cost control activities by seeking the most effective method of delivering quality services, and maintain an awareness of the cost impact of decisions and actions. Monitor/evaluate practices and identify areas of excessive material costs. Arrange and reschedule staff within the constraints of collective bargaining agreement and Medical Center policies in order to minimize overtime. Interact with sales representatives, investigate and determine with the Administrative Director the most serviceable and cost‑effective materials and instrumentation for laboratory operations. Review and approve payroll information. Provide the Administrative Director with cost information necessary for the preparation of the annual budget. Reports/Documentation: Prepare reports and oversee all departmental documentation. Review and revise the standards of written documentation on a regular basis for appropriateness and compliance with established laboratory standards and regulations. Prepare statistical data of departmental operations for submission to Administrative Director. Assist in the preparation of the department’s annual report in accordance with established guidelines. Provide to the Clinical and/or Administrative Director any and all reports defined and requested by him or her. Time utilization: Act appropriately in prioritizing and coordinating responsibilities and duties to ensure smooth operation of the Laboratory. Work is thought out and planned in advance; be able to successfully implement plan. Determine priorities; adhere to these priorities with minimal changes. Demonstrate flexibility in adjusting to the fluctuating needs of the laboratory and Medical Center. Coordinate own work and the work of the staff to achieve efficiency and good quality patient care. Safety: Ensure all staff are compliant with all risk assessment measures, all safety procedures, PPE, engineering controls and exercise good safety practices in the performance of tasks in order to maintain a safe working environment. Assign all staff HIPAA and safety in‑service courses in iDevelop. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or Science. Minimum of seven years in a clinical laboratory with supervisory/management responsibilities. Preferred Qualifications Good computer skills, flexibility and multitasking abilities preferred. ASCP registry also preferred. Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. Benefits and Compensation The salary range for the role is $145,220 - $159,000 annually plus Evening Shift Differential for the evening shift. 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. Equal Employment Opportunity NYU Langone Health is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. #J-18808-Ljbffr NYU Langone Health