The Kimberly and Eric J. Waldman Department of Dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is dedicated to delivering superior, comprehensive dermatologic care that exceeds patient expectations, and to advancing the science of dermatology through research and education.

From preparing the next generation of leaders, to providing cutting-edge and cost-effective treatment, the Department of Dermatology thrives on a passion to improve the lives of patients through science.

The Chief Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for the general operation of the laboratory. Directs and coordinates through subordinate supervisory personnel, all technical activities and functions within one of the major laboratory areas. 

The Chief Laboratory Supervisor is accountable and responsible for all administrative and technical functions in assigned area including report preparation, assisting in the budget process and representing assigned area at departmental meetings. In each specialized area, maintains in-depth knowledge of techniques, principles and instrumentation.

• Evaluates, develops and implements new technical procedures for assigned laboratory to ensure accurate and efficient delivery of services.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures as necessary to maintain high level of functioning in assigned area.
• Maintains established technical and operational standards to ensure compliance with hospital standards and licensing and accrediting agencies. May interact with the various regulatory agencies as required.
• Develops, prepares and implements departmental budgets.
• Advises on purchase of equipment and supplies, and may negotiate prices with vendors.
• Supervises staff of first line supervisors, technologists and coordinator and may assume responsibility for the absence of appropriate supervisory staff.
• May provide justification for Purchase Orders for supplies.
• Responsible for scheduling supervisors.
• May be required to ensure effective, efficient and safe personnel coverage for 24-hour basis, by preparing an advance time schedule for all technical and clerical personnel.
• May be responsible for managing computer systems, including programming, workload capture, billing capture, interface conversion codes, and software validation.
• Responsible for all departmental statistics, and coordinates collection and preparation as required.
• Prepares and completes competence and performance appraisals of all staff. Maintains employee files.
• Reviews employee evaluations, disciplinary actions and terminations.
• Provides effective recommendations on hiring, advancement, and termination of personnel.
• Reviews and approves departmental payroll activities.
• Develops and presents programs for continuing education.
• Performs various laboratory procedures as needed.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Bachelors Degree in Medical Technology or related Sciences, Masters Preferred
• 5 years minimum experience including supervisory experience, 10 preferred
• NYS License - Clinical Laboratory Technologist   Issuing Agency: DOH/ Office of Professions
• Histotechnician/Histotechnologist certification strongly preferred

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