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Position Summary 

At Stony Brook Medicine, a TH Clinical Laboratory Technologist I/Shift Supervisor is a valuable member of our team, who will demonstrate a high degree of technical competence and knowledge in current methods and techniques.  Under the direction of TH Assoc Technical Director, she/he will be responsible for oversight of evening operations to ensure accurate and timely reporting of patient results and compliance with all regulatory standards.  Qualified candidates will demonstrate superior patient care and possess outstanding communication skills while adhering to our high standard of excellence. 

Duties of a Clinical Laboratory Technologist I - SL4/Shift Supervisor may include but are not limited to the following:

• Oversees the day-to-day operations including assigning duties and tasks to ensure efficient workflow under the direction of the SL5 Associate Technical Director, Cytogenetics Laboratory.  This includes ensuring test results are timely and all departmental Policies and Procedures are followed for the Cytogenetics Laboratory.
• Participates in the development, expansion and implementation of the departmental quality control program. Is responsible for organizing and reviewing the Cytogenetics Laboratory daily quality control activities and taking appropriate corrective action as indicated. Is responsible for identifying and resolving problems. Bringing unresolved issues to the attention of SL-5 Associate Technical Director and /or Section Head.
• Responsible for the performance of test analysis for assigned test menu in the Cytogenetics Laboratory.
• Competency with chromosome analysis and FISH case review, and generating drafts for patients' final reports.
• Designs, implements, and evaluates education of new clinical laboratory personnel/students mandated by NYS DOH. To instruct new personnel, students, and other members of the hospital community in proper procedures relating to the Cytogenetics Laboratory including; the use of UHIS (Cerner) and LIS (CoPath) order entry and result review screens, new tests additions to the test menu, upgrades to current systems, and any new systems incorporated into the Hospital or Cytogenetics Laboratory under the direction of the SL-5 Associate Technical Director. Will act as a resource to less experienced staff.
• Responsible for troubleshooting, emergency repair of instrumentation and data archiving of the imaging system.
• Oversight of QA functions and monitors. Ensures staff compliance with all regulatory agency standards. Takes corrective action as needed. Insures the validity of test results concurrent to any identified quality control problem. Brings non-conformances to the attention of the Cytogenetics Laboratory' Associate Technical Director SL-5 and /or Section Head, as soon as possible.
• Proficient in safe laboratory practices according to the Department of Laboratories' Safety Plan, as endorsed by the New York State Department of Health, OSHA/PESH, CAP/CLIA, and other relevant regulatory agencies. Ensures compliance with all Laboratory Safety practices.
• Performs and reviews Linearities, Correlations, and QA projects and compiles monthly statistics, as assigned e.g., verification and validation data and semiannual FISH probe cut-off value analysis etc.
• Responsible for Rees monitoring temperature as assigned.
• Assists in the preparation and presentation of laboratory teaching sessions to medical, nursing, and healthcare related professions, students.
• Will be familiar and abide by the University Hospital institutional and departmental   policies and procedures and ensures compliance of subordinates.
• To serve as a professional role model in representing the Department of Laboratories
• To maintain a daily working inventory of supplies and reagents. Oversees the inventory control program and enters orders in Lawson in an accurate and timely manner, as assigned.
• Manages CAP proficiencies. Orders, schedules, and reports according to the regulatory reporting guidelines, as assigned.
• Plans the bench work rotation for students during their 6 – 8-week clinical rotations. Oversees CLS student rotations, as assigned.
• Serves as SB Safe Coordinator:  investigates issues and presents findings and recommendations to Associate Technical Director SL-5, as assigned.
• Conducts monthly review of temperature logs, refrigerator logs, Product QC logs and instrument maintenance logs.  Ensures all regulatory requirement are consistently followed and documented.  Promptly notifies Associate Technical Director SL-5 of any issues.
• Prepares assigned area for inspections and accreditations utilization all relevant standards and regulations in collaboration with the Associate Technical Director SL-5. Participates in monthly mock inspections to ensure compliance with all standards.
• On a continuing basis, reviews proficiency test results and investigates any failures in collaboration with Associate Technical Director SL-5. Writes follow-up reports.
• Functions as LIS Coordinator. Develops new test code worksheets, QC worksheets and performs interface testing and training as necessary.
• Validation of new equipment, instruments, and tests, as assigned.
• In collaboration with the Associate Technical Director SL-5, develops staff performance programs.
• Provides input on staff performance evaluations to the Associate Technical Director SL-5.
• Assists in the development and implementation of annual vendor agreements, as assigned.
• Assists in the budget development for reagents and supplies, as assigned.
• In collaboration with the Associate Technical Director SL-5, develops and implements procedures, modifies and updates existing procedures.
• Manages timecards in Kronos, as assigned.
• Serves on organizational hospital -committees, task forces, etc. that makes appropriate recommendations, changes and updates on ongoing basis.
• Evaluates staff competencies on all testing procedures on an annual basis per regulatory mandates NYS DOH. Complete all required documentation and submit to TH Associate Technical Director SL-5.
• Attend continuing education seminars and attain 12 credits as per NYS DOH standards.
• In the event of non-conformance ensures results are not reported until corrective actions have been taken and the test system is properly functioning.

Qualifications

Required (as evidenced by an attached resume):  Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences or equivalent.  NYSED Licensed Clinical Laboratory Technologist.  Minimum of six years of Clinical Laboratory experience in Cytogenetics (including chromosome analysis) with two years' experience in supervisory/administrative capacity or equivalent, e.g., training technical staff, knowledge and experience with Laboratory Developed Test (LDT) validation, and maintaining automated instrumentation (slide preparation and/or slide scanning platforms). Excellent oral-written communication.

Preferred:  Master's Degree in a related field.  Experience in maintenance of instrumentation utilized within a Cytogenetics Laboratory.  Experience with CoPath software applications.  Experience with UroVYsion FISH.  Microsoft 365/office software suite.