Technical Supervisor (1st Shift with a Sign-On Bonus)

Technical Supervisor (1st Shift with a Sign-On Bonus)

Schedule: Full Time

Position: Technical Supervisor

Location: Laboratory Alliance of CNY; Liverpool, NY

ABOUT US:Laboratory Alliance is the area’s largest state-licensed laboratory, providing clinical and anatomic pathology testing to a 16-county region in Central New York. As the laboratory of choice for most local healthcare providers, more than three million tests are performed annually at our laboratories at our Operations Center in Liverpool and at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse, N.Y.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Technical Supervisor, under the direction of the Manager serves as a member of the leadership team with oversight of the day to day operations of the clinical laboratory department (Chemistry, Hematology, and Transfusion Services). May have contact with RRL managers, department managers, supervisors, coordinators, and directors; Finance department staff, information systems staff, human resources; Hospital management and pathologists; Lab clients and prospects so as to promote excellent service delivery, client retention and fiscal responsibility.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (but not limited to):

• Staffing according to workload
• Developing and implementing continuous process improvement projects
• Interfacing with hospital administration and the two independent pathology practices
• Providing supervision and HR support to the department staff
• Expected to serve as a liaison (when needed) between staff and the senior management staff of Laboratory Alliance
• Responsible for ensuring the provision of laboratory services in accordance with the applicable accreditation authorities (i.e. NYSDOH, DNV); expected to perform their duties independently and utilizes good judgment in handling a variety of HR and operational issues.
• Adheres to, and supports all established company policies and procedures set forth by Laboratory Alliance including the company’s mission and vision statements, and values.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology and must qualify as a Medical Technologist under NYS Department of Health Regulation Part 58.15 and have a valid NYS License issued by the NYS DOE.
• A minimum of four years of relevant clinical laboratory experience is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND HAZARDS:

May involve exposure to communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens, toxic substances, and other conditions common to a health care environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Requires prolonged standing, some walking and sitting, some bending, stooping, and stretching
• Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity
• Ability to distinguish letters, numbers and symbols
• Use of computerized instruments, and other equipment common to a clinical laboratory.
• May require lifting up to 30 pounds or more.

SKILLS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to supervise and mentor others
• Make sound and ethical decisions
• Communicate and educate effectively and diplomatically
• Act calmly and rationally in crisis situations
• Gain and retain the respect and confidence of laboratory peers as well as senior leadership
• Interact effectively and confidently with present and potential clients

APPLY ONLINE or send resume and cover letter to:

Laboratory Alliance of CNY115 Continuum DriveSuite 2ALiverpool, NY 13088Attn: Human ResourcesFax: 315-461-3020