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Mohawk Valley Health System · 1 day ago

Technical Supervisor - Laboratory - Full Time - Days

Utica, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$34/hr - $53/hr

4+ years exp

Mohawk Valley Health System is a healthcare provider seeking a Technical Supervisor for their Laboratory. This role involves overseeing daily operations, performing complex testing, ensuring compliance with standards, and training staff to promote optimal patient care.

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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

Qualification

Clinical Laboratory ScienceNew York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist licenseLaboratory standards complianceMedical Technology degreeLaboratory data interpretationTeam leadershipStaff trainingMS Office proficiencyProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills

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