Assistant Supervisor Laboratory – Full Time Evenings

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is a 306-bed medical center, providing care to residents of eastern Long Island. The hospital facility is home to the Knapp Cardiac Care Center—an advanced heart disease diagnostic and treatment facility—as well as a modern ambulatory surgical pavilion with specialized services including women’s imaging, a sleep laboratory, and bariatric surgery. Our Provisional Level 2 Trauma Center delivers comprehensive and specialized care for patients with traumatic injuries. The Stroke Center at NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is designated by the New York State Department of Health as a Primary Stroke Center, with expert neurologists available to provide treatment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Additionally, NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk has multiple outpatient sites, including an outpatient wound care center, a hemodialysis center, and various primary care and specialty offices. For more information, go to NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk , and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram.

Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Assistant Supervisor Laboratory – Full Time Evenings 04:00 PM – 12:00 AM M-F with Alternating weekends.

In this role, the successful candidate Assists Section Supervisor in the daily management of the departments In doing so establishes work priorities organizes and assigns work to technologists in the section The Assistant Supervisor is a technical expert in one or more areas of the Laboratory and functions as a resource or information specialist for other personnel in the section

Job Responsibilities:

Management Skills

Schedules personnel in conjunction with the supervisor according to the bargaining unit contract so the department is adequately staffed and benefit time is granted whenever possible
Assists in formulating and implementing organizational goals
Makes optimum use of department resources Orders quantities that maximize dating limit calibrations and minimize waste nbsp; Inventory is kept at adequate levels to maintain services All orders are tracked from time of order to receipt Problems are investigated and resolved before inventory is affected
Maintains composure in high stress situations Remains calm and delegates responsibilities to staff
Complies with all safety recommendations and requirements
Shows strong self management and organizational skills Projects are done on schedule and records are accurate and neat
Shows flexibility and creativity in response to changing conditions
Assists supervisor in reviewing all instrument tapes and/or test results to assure that laboratory protocol is being followed nbsp; Problems or issues are identified and corrected nbsp; Staff is inserviced on any breach of protocol
Functions as the weekend laboratory supervisor on a rotating basis Finds coverage for sick calls responds to technical questions functions as an intermediary between the laboratory and other departments
Assists in development and implementation of PI projects

Technical Skills

Applies an advanced level of knowledge and experience in all areas of their department
Is competent in all the technical duties of a senior technologist
Assists in the monitoring of all documentation to assure that all policies and procedures are consistently followed
Displays an ability to learn rapidly and adapt quickly to changing situations
Able to perform advanced troubleshooting procedures nbsp; Works directly with manufacturers technical assistance center or engineer to resolve instrument problems

Quality Assurance

Assists in the review of all quality control data and patient data to verify accuracy of results and maintains documentation of remedial action
Takes appropriate action when QC fails
Strives to grow professionally by completing all continuing education requirements and by independent study
Makes recommendations to improve processes and services
Is able to step in and work in the department as a working technologist or phlebotomist

Communication

Gives clear direction and effectively demonstrate routine and complex procedures
Effectively utilizes the computer to process specimens report results and access information
Conveys respect for the profession
Promotes cooperative behavior and team efforts
Listens attentively and respects opinions of others
Demonstrates proper telephone techniques and etiquette
Computer downtime procedures are followed when the computer is not operational
Communicates ideas and suggestions with a positive intent

Analytical Skills

Demonstrates the ability to analyze problems to determine the cause and find solutions
Follows a logical process to problem resolution
Uses all available resources to solve problems including manuals and manufacturers technical services
Displays knowledge of mathematical and statistical calculations to evaluate Quality Control and calculate patient result

Other Functions and Performance Expectations

Maintains a consistent pattern of attendance
Adheres to assigned area on time for schedules shift
Adheres to hospital/department dress code nbsp; Arrives to work appropriately dressed well groomed and neat
Completes all hospital requirements at designated times i e annual assessment educational MedNetTra
Conforms to policies regarding confidentiality of information
Follows call in procedure when sick late or absent

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a BS in Medical Technology or related discipline and 5 years clinical laboratory experience NYS Education Department Clinical Laboratory Technologist License or Eligible Professional accreditation preferred Analytical skills necessary to analyze data and perform mathematical calculations Possess a strong knowledge of computer fundamentals and experience with laboratory information systems Ability to identify analyzes and solve problems Technical skills necessary to operate maintain and troubleshoot instrumentation and perform routine and complex testing Demonstrates accuracy thoroughness and effectiveness and quality of work reflect high professional standards Excels in training leading and motivating people Demonstrates strong organizational skills Works effectively in high pressure situations.

Required Licenses: Clinical Lab Technologist-NYS

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you’ll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

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NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $65,611.00 – $111,343.00 annually. 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.

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