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 six 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.