Supervisor, Laboratory Operations

Job Title: Supervisor, Laboratory Operations

Department: Laboratory Operations

Location: Rochester, NY

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule: Monday - Friday

SUMMARY

The Supervisor, Laboratory Operations is responsible for the overall functioning of site laboratory operations and assumption of essential managerial duties in the absence of department supervisors/managers. Responsible for after hours Client Service/Patient Service functions and for review of reference laboratory results.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises and is accountable for laboratory operations.
• Responsible for the overall functioning of site laboratory operations and assumption of essential managerial duties in the absence of department supervisors/managers.
• Responsible for delegating additional responsibilities to department supervisors as needed.
• Ensures adequate staffing levels.
• Approves subsequent changes to the schedule and communicates changes to appropriate individuals in the absence of department supervisors/managers.
• Supervises and coordinates the activities of personnel, as needed, to efficiently handle the day-to-day workload.
• Recognizes the need for and assumes bench responsibilities as approved by the department manager in the case of staffing shortage.
• Communicates and enforces company policies and procedures.
• Monitors the overall performance of employees.
• Contributes on annual and interim performance evaluations.
• Assists department supervisors/managers with disciplinary actions as needed.
• Assumes responsibility for daily channeling of operational information to the Technical Director or appropriate department manager.
• Responsible for after hours Client Service/Patient Service functions
• Communicates with external customers when presented with problems or requests.
• Reports external customer issues to the appropriate department manager/supervisor.
• Responsible for review of reference laboratory results.
• Responsible for monitoring of building operations and security.
• Communicates pertinent information to the Building Services Manager.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BS, MT (ASCP) or equivalent where regulations stipulate is required.
• Six years experience in related discipline required.
• New York State Department of Education Licensure required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Certificate in clinical laboratory specialty by a National Certification Agency or a Masters Degree in a clinically related field preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• CLT - Clinical Laboratory Technologist - New York State Education Department (NYSED)

PAY RANGE: $90,000.00 - $115,000.00