Microbiology Manager

NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center, which offers sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. We are a major regional healthcare resource with a deep commitment to medical education and research, offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services. At NYU Langone Health, equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace diversity, inclusion, and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

Position Summary :

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Microbiology Manager.

In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining full responsibility for quality and quantity of work procedures personnel and costs for the Microbiology laboratory. This includes formulating goals, assigning objectives, establishing standards of practice, and ensuring continuity of services. The candidate will implement and streamline current and new processes and procedures and develop continuing education for staff.

Job Responsibilities :

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Information Systems and Decision Support : Assists in the maintenance, development, and utilization of LIS to optimize the overall quality and efficiency of work. Utilizes computer-based methodology to organize, analyze, and present data to support decisions and objectives.
• Time utilization : Acts appropriately in prioritizing and coordinating responsibilities and duties to ensure smooth operation of the Laboratory. Work is thought out and planned in advance; is able to successfully implement plans. Determines priorities; adheres to these priorities with minimal changes. Demonstrates flexibility in adjusting to the fluctuating needs of the laboratory and Medical Center. Coordinates own work and the work of the staff to achieve efficiency and good quality patient care.
• Reports / Documentation : Prepares reports and oversees all departmental documentation. Reviews and revises the standards of written documentation on a regular basis for appropriateness and compliance with established laboratory standards and regulations. Prepares statistical data of departmental operations for submission to the Administrative Director. Assists in the preparation of the department's annual report in accordance with established guidelines.
• Cost containment : Participates in cost control activities by seeking the most effective method of delivering quality services and maintains an awareness of the cost impact of decisions and actions. Monitors / evaluates practices and identifies areas of excessive material costs. Arranges and reschedules staff within the constraints of collective bargaining agreement and Medical Center policies in order to minimize overtime.
• Planning, Procedure Development and Quality Assurance : Develops and implements departmental operating policies and procedures, with ongoing development / modification of the laboratory's quality control program and requirements for regulatory agencies. Understands what the Departmental goals are and sets objectives in order to reach them. Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies and appropriate licensing in service areas as well as personnel.
• Staff Development, Evaluation, Counseling and Personnel-related activities : Directly supervises first line supervisors and oversees the supervision of the entire staff. Interviews prospective employees, evaluates and documents staff performance in conjunction with assigned supervisor and performs personnel counseling.
• Management of Staff including first line Supervisors : Assigns responsibilities, establishes work hours, monitors staffing, and approves any necessary overtime. Defines the expected outcome and time of completion clearly to first line supervisor and / or staff.

Minimum Qualifications :

To qualify you must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology or Biological Science. Minimum of seven years in a clinical laboratory with supervisory / management responsibilities and knowledgeable in all areas of Microbiology. Current NYS DOH Department of Education License as a Clinical Lab Technologist.

Required Licenses : Clinical Lab Technologist-NYS

Preferred Qualifications :

NCA / ASCP MT ASCP SM ASCP

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $92,710.43 - $154,517.38 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need.

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Salary : $92,710 - $154,517