Supervisor, Laboratory Medicine - Microbiology

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Job Description

We are:

We're taking ambitious steps to redefine what's possible in Laboratory Medicine! Our innovative clinical laboratories provide sophisticated technology and automated equipment that allow our teams to get to answers faster and more efficiently, with a strong emphasis on applied and translational research. We are committed to the growth and advancement of the department and fully support the active collaboration of scientists, clinicians, and industry guides to develop next-generation laboratory methods. MSK is dedicated to providing diverse educational opportunities to develop further the skills and ambitions of our medical technologists, laboratory managers, and laboratory directors.

It's an exciting time for the Laboratory Medicine Department as many of our teams have recently moved into our new innovative laboratory medicine facility on East 64th Street! Our new Laboratory Medicine Building improves operational efficiency, allowing our Laboratory Medicine team to provide test results more quickly and reduce the amount of blood needed from a patient to generate those results. For further information, please visit: https://www.mskcc.org/departments/laboratory-medicine/expertise

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 The Clinical Microbiology Lab is currently seeking an experienced Microbiology Operations Supervisor on the evening shift and will be responsible for all laboratory operations.

You will: 

Administrative responsibilities:

• Supervise the day-to-day operations of the culturing, rapid, and testing performed on the evening shift within the Microbiology lab..
• Work collaboratively with Physicians/Director, patient care staff/clinicians, and other departments to optimize workflow while maintaining accreditation and licensure.
• Personnel development, coaching and mentoring of technical staff
• Developing personnel goals, tasks and service standards to set a high morale and motivation within the Microbiology lab
• Maintaining training and competency files for staff members assigned to and rotating in your sections 
• Assist the Laboratory Manager and Assistant Manager in:
• Review and approval of new or revised documents, processes, test methods and their validations
• Monthly review of instrument maintenance, decontamination, and all completed compliance forms
• Establishing, implementing and maintaining the SOP Manual; ensuring that written procedures are accurate, adherence to SOPs by staff, and that documents are placed in a controlled location
• Assessing the impact of non-conformance events and complete full investigation to ensure they do not reoccur
• Supervising all staff on teh evening shift and assist with the hand-off to night shift.

Technical responsibilities:

• Coordinating and supervising personnel in the technical operations of the Microbiology lab on a day-to-day basis.
• Ensuring that technical procedures are performed according to the SOP under the highest standards of quality in a timely manner.
• Review, reporting, and investigation of all non-conformance events.
• Review of all completed result reports for each shift.
• Participation in program improvement activities, recognition of learning needs, contributing ideas, recommendations and concerns to improve management decision-making process
• Oversee the performance of periodic equipment quality control and preventive maintenance procedures

Quality/Compliance:

• Assist the Lab Manager to guarantee compliance with local, state and federal accrediting and regulatory organizations regarding all processes and patient sample testing including compliance with OSHA, FDA, NYSDOH, Joint Commission, CLIA etc.
• Performs audits of the Microbiology Laboratory operations to ensure compliance with the laboratory’s quality/compliance program, standard operating procedures and regulatory agencies. Communicates findings to the Microbiology lab Director/management team. 

You need:

• Bachelor’s degree clinical laboratory sciences required
• 6+ years of proven experience required; Microbiology experience preferred
• NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist License required
• ASCP preferred

Hours:

• Monday - Friday 4PM-12AM
• On call every 5th weekend

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Pay Range $108,400.00-$173,400.00

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