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Evening Technical Supervisor - Laboratory - Full Time

Department: CLINICAL LABORATORY

Job Summary

The Supervisor Technical Laboratory is a working supervisor responsible for overseeing daily operations in assigned technical areas of the hospital laboratory. This individual performs complex testing, assists with workflow management, and ensures that laboratory practices meet clinical and regulatory standards. The Supervisor ensures accurate, timely testing and reporting, supports and trains staff, and promotes optimal patient care through leadership and technical expertise.

May specialize in Microbiology, Core Laboratory, Blood Bank or off shift activities.

Core Job Responsibilities

+ Performs laboratory testing on patient specimens using standardized and approved methodologies.

+ Accepts or rejects specimens according to established policies; ensures proper labeling, storage, and transportation of specimens.

+ Interprets test results for accuracy and clinical acceptability, correlating data with common physiological and pathological conditions.

+ Prioritizes laboratory work and coordinates workflow to meet patient care needs and turnaround time expectations.

+ Assists staff in troubleshooting and maintaining workflow, providing technical support as needed.

+ Ensures that all procedures, documentation, and operations comply with New York State Department of Health (NYS DOH) and DNV accreditation standards and MVHS policies and procedures.

+ Supports maintenance, calibration, and performance verification of laboratory instrumentation to ensure functionality and compliance with manufacturer specifications.

+ Ensure the timely completion of instrument-to-instrument correlations, quality control, and proficiency testing activities.

+ Trains and orients new staff; ensures ongoing staff competency and adherence to department policies and procedures.

+ Keeps department leadership updated of concerns, issues and progress towards goals.

+ Participates in the development and review of quality improvement initiatives.

+ With the Manager and Human Resources guidance, provides input to or makes recommendations on employee hires, performance reviews, transfers, promotions, salary changes, disciplinary actions, terminations and similar actions. Resolves grievances and other staff problems in a fair, timely and consistent manner also in conjunction with HR.

+ Perform related duties as required.

Education/Experience Requirements

REQUIRED:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related scientific field from an accredited institution and Completion of an approved medical technology training program.

+ Must hold a valid New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist license.

+ 4 years of experience as a Medical Technologist in a clinical laboratory setting.

+ Proficiency in assessing, interpreting, and validating clinical laboratory data.

+ Familiarity with NYS DOH and DNV laboratory standards and compliance requirements.

+ Ability to lead, guide and support a team in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment.

+ Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions under pressure.

+ Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

+ Demonstrated ability to train and evaluate laboratory staff effectively.

+ Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

+ Proficient with MS Office and able to learn new software.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Job Details

Req Id 95203

Department CLINICAL LABORATORY

Shift Evenings

Shift Hours Worked 8.50

FTE 1

Work Schedule HRLY NON-UNION-8 HR

Employee Status A1 - Full-Time

Union Non-Union

Pay Range $34.00 - $55.00 Per Hour