Asst Sup, Medical Lab at University of Rochester

Town of Henrietta, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Oct, 26

Salary

55.08

Posted On

12 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medical Technology, Laboratory Management, Quality Control, Personnel Supervision, Inventory Management, Staff Training, Budgeting, Regulatory Compliance, Clinical Laboratory Operations, Technical Workflow Optimization

Industry

Higher Education

Description

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. Job Location (Full Address): 211 Bailey Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14586 Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: 500244 Microarray Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America) Range: UR URCA 216 H Compensation Range: $40.80 - $55.08 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations. Responsibilities: GENERAL PURPOSE Supports the day-to-day work and functions as a medical technologist. Under general direction from the department leadership, participates in the management of the technical, administrative, financial, quality, and personnel management functions of the laboratory section. Provides technical support and supervision of daily technical workflow and operations. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Performs bench work as needed. Enforces environmental and safety procedures. Oversees and sets goals for training and laboratory personnel on safety issues. Oversees and maintains weekly stock inventory, including distillation of chemicals. Ensures instrumentation, equipment and supplies are in good working order. Arranges for additional maintenance service as needed. Ensures adequate staffing schedules for department specific assignments to meet demands of priority processing and required turnaround times. Assists in the development and evaluation of new policies and procedures. Recommends modifications to policies and procedures as needed. Implements and enforces all current laboratory policies, including proper adherence to standardized methods of assay, discipline, schedules, safety standards, professional conduct, evaluation and reporting of laboratory results, preventive maintenance procedures and records, laboratory housekeeping, supply inventories, patient rights and well-being, quality assurance, and professional conduct. Communicates problems to laboratory leadership. Maintains quality control over laboratory section, including proficiency testing. Reviews data and results generated in laboratory area for general correctness and analytic reliability and collaborates with team to review final reports prior to release to the physician or for inclusion in permanent medical records. Maintains variance log for laboratory staff. Maintains training and competency protocol and participates in resident training. Provides training to new staff members. Has accountability for the professional conduct and technical performance of staff members in designated laboratory section. Participates in the interview and recruitment process and recommends personnel actions, including promotions, disciplinary actions and terminations in consultation with HR Business Partner. Assists leadership with performance evaluations, including tracking and maintaining competency files for staff members. Provides daily counseling and feedback. Participates in and coordinates others in special projects. Works on annual operation and capital budget, as needed. Responds to variance queries. Participates in selection and purchasing of new equipment or software. Oversees and assists in updating methodologies, evaluation of instrumentation and software, and development of new assays. Other duties as assigned. MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related field and 4 years of experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist Post-licensure required Or equivalent combination of education and experience KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Highly organized and ability to multi-task, attention to detail preferred LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS NYS Licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist upon hire required The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law. Notice: If you are a Current Employee, please log into myURHR to search for and apply to jobs using the Jobs Hub. Your application, if submitted using this portal, cannot be moved forward. Learn. Discover. Heal. Create. Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals. At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.

Responsibilities

Supports day-to-day medical technologist functions while managing technical, administrative, and personnel operations of the laboratory section. Oversees quality control, safety procedures, and the training and performance of laboratory staff.