Laboratory Supervisor - Urology

The Milton and Carroll Petrie Department of Urology has long been a leader in clinical practice, education, and research. Faculty in our Department, which is housed within the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, perform complex procedures using robotics, laparoscopy, and endoscopy, all as a part of our minimally invasive urologic surgery program. We remain equally committed to engaging in breakthrough research while training the next generation of leaders in the field.

The Laboratory Supervisor is accountable for all administrative and operational functions of the laboratory. S/he ensures that staff follows policies and procedures to meet departmental objectives to meet patient needs and comply with regulatory agencies.

• Supervises the work and daily operations of the Laboratory service employees to ensure adherence to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.

• Resolves day to day operational problems related to system, personnel and equipment performance. Reviews and updates laboratory procedures and methodologies.

• Prepares work schedules, assigns and prioritizes work to staff, ensuring adequate coverage at all times. May perform duties of subordinate employees on an as needed basis.

• Provides employees with guidance in handling difficult or complex problems and in resolving escalated complaints or disputes.

• Discusses job performance problems with employees to identify causes and issues and to work on resolving problems

• Evaluates employees' job performance and conformance to regulations and recommend appropriate personnel action.

• Recruit, interview, select employees, and provide effective recommendation for hiring and firing; evaluates competency and performance of personnel, recommend disciplinary actions promotions. Teaches new employees, trainees, medical students, residents and fellows on various laboratory techniques

• Advises and orients staff on policies and procedures as well as quality control measures for test procedures. Ensures compliance with standards and regulations of accrediting and government agencies.

• Apprises management of problems beyond the scope of own knowledge and expertise.

• Organizes and provides direction to in-service meetings and continuing education seminars.

• Reviews and submits departmental payroll.

• Ensures all laboratory personnel maintain accredited licensing and certification.

• Maintains adequate inventory of laboratory supplies and reagents.

• Performs other related duties.

• Bachelors degree in sciences or related field, or combination of education and relevant clinical laboratory experience

• 3+ years experience (higher preferred) in laboratory setting. Supervisory experience preferred.

• NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist licensure preferred