Microbiology Manager

Schedule: Full-Time

Position: Laboratory Microbiology Manager

Location:  Operations Center; Liverpool, NY 13088

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 10 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:  

The Microbiology Manager, under the direction of the Director of Operations Center, serves as a member of the leadership team with oversight of the day to day operations of the Microbiology Department at the Operations Center and at the two hospital based Rapid Response Laboratory located at Crouse Hospital and St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center.

RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:

• Staffing according to workload,
• Budget preparation for director’s review and approval
• Developing and implementing continuous process improvement projects
• Interfacing with hospital administration and the three independent pathology practices
• Providing supervision and HR support to the microbiology technical supervisors
• Serve as a liaison (when needed) between hospital administration and the senior management staff of Laboratory Alliance
• Frequent interaction with CEO, vice presidents, directors, RRL managers, department managers, supervisors, coordinators, finance department staff, information systems staff, human resources, hospital management, lab clients and prospects so as to promote excellent service delivery, client retention and fiscal responsibility
• Responsible for ensuring the provision of   laboratory services in accordance with the applicable accreditation authorities (i.e. NYSDOH, DNV)
• Expected to perform 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, vision statement and values. 

REQUIRED SKILLS include but are not limited to:

• The 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 at the hospital
• Interact effectively and confidently with present and potential clients.   

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology
• Qualify as a Medical Technologist either by possessing a NYS License, preferred, or a Limited/Provisional Permit as per NYSED guidelines and requirements
• A minimum of six years of relevant clinical laboratory experience is required

MAY INVOLVE EXPOSURE TO:

• Communicable diseases
• Bloodborne pathogens
• Toxic substances
• Other conditions common to a health care environment.

REQUIRED ABILITIES:

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

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