Harlem Hospital Center has been a bedrock of the Harlem community since 1887. The hospital provides a wide range of medical, surgical, diagnostic, therapeutic and family support services to the residents of Central Harlem, West Harlem, Washington Heights and Inwood. Harlem is the largest hospital in the area, capable of treating the most seriously ill. Harlem provides over 90 specialized ambulatory care services, dentistry and oral surgery, behavioral health services, and community substance abuse treatment.At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.
Job DescriptionAssignment Level VIUnder the direct supervision of the Administrator of Laboratory Services, provides on-site operational oversight of laboratories by exercising oversight of primary scientific and technical responsibility across laboratory services ensuring the delivery of patient-centered, cost-effective, quality care, and a culture of safety across the continuum of care. Assumes the responsibilities of Administrator of Laboratory Services in their absence.Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: Provides oversight for departmental activities and manages and directly supervises all technical and service activities of the laboratory. Collaborates with Administrator of Laboratory Services to advance the Laboratory's programs and initiatives and set the department's objectives and operational and financial performance goals. Interacts with regulatory bodies and ensures compliance with inspection outcomes. Develops uniform internal policies, procedures, and standardized testing methodologies by evaluating workflow, new instrumentation and staffing to make recommendations and changes regarding processed. Directs and coordinates interface between new and existing hospital information systems and laboratory instrumentation. Establishes staffing allocations, assignments and work schedules within laboratory disciplines (e.g., Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Accessioning, Phlebotomy, Blood Bank, and Serology). Collaborates with Quality Manager of Laboratory Services and/or Administrator of Laboratory Services regarding ongoing quality, compliance, performance improvements initiative to ensure delivery of quality, patient-centered care and results.
Minimum Qualifications1. In addition to being licensed as a clinical laboratory technologist by the NYSED, candidates must also meet one of the qualification requirements of a laboratory supervisor, as outlined in Title 10, Section 58-1.4 of the New York Public Health Law; and2. Two (2) years of experience overseeing laboratory operations, creating and establishing laboratory programs and reviewing and interpreting safety data, in a hospital or health care setting; and3. Successful completion of NYC Health + Hospitals' Supervisor Development Program withinthree (3) months of appointment or promotion.If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the Apply Now button. NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
- Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
- Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
- Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
- College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
- Multiple employee discounts programs