Lab Supervisor

Overview 10K Sign on Bonus for New Hire By growing in every aspect of patient experience and quality, Catholic Health is becoming the most preferred choice on Long Island. From the bedside to the exam room to training and safety and every human moment in between — we’re dedicated to providing better care for our communities. Every patient. Every moment. That’s what it means to be dedicated to better. A member of Catholic Health, Mercy Hospital, a 375-bed not-for-profit hospital that has been serving the healthcare needs for the residents of Nassau County and its surrounding areas since 1913. Ranked among the top hospitals in New York State, Mercy offers a NYS designated Stroke Center, Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and has received Pathway to Excellence designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center – the only hospital in the region and one of only two in NY State to receive this prestigious award. Job Details Under the general supervision of the Administrative Director, supervises technical and support personnel and reports findings. Performs test requiring special scientific skill. Is responsible for proper performance of all laboratory procedures. Contact with pathologist, nursing billing department, medical staff, patients of all ages, maintenance, IT and company sales and service representatives Responsibilities Manages department operations including: planning, organizing and directing activities. Develop goals and objectives. Establish and implement policies and procedures. Resolves problems and issues. Supervises QC/QA activities to ensure high lab standards are maintained. Section procedure manuals are maintained to meet standards set forth by regulation agencies (JC, NYSDOH, OSHA, AABB, FDA, etc.) Keeps Director informed of any unusual concerns, situations, or conditions relative to staff, patients, families or physicians. Ensures proper staffing levels, completion and adherence of staffing schedules. Interviews job applicants and selects quality personnel. Coordinates orientation, and competency of new employees. Maintains employee files which include but are not limited to attendance records, performance evaluations, continuing education, competency records, counseling and disciplinary actions, written requests, grievances and follow-up. Ensures disciplinary action is taken per established policy and procedure when unsatisfactory performance is identified. Addresses budgetary restraints, makes recommendations to resolve issues and make improvements. Prepares annual department budgets. Qualifications: B.S. Degree in Medical Technology or related field. Master’s Degree preferred. Meets standard requirement of New York State Department of Health for Qualifications as a Supervisor Six years clinical laboratory experience, subsequent to qualifying of which at least two years have been spent working in a clinical laboratory as required by NYSDOH, knowledge of automated and manual laboratory equipment, computers, and peripherals, excellent organizational skills. Must be able to recognize and handle hazardous conditions inherent to the Laboratory environment New York State license as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist required Salary Range USD $53.23 - USD $66.85 /Hr. The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits. At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.