Job Requirements:
Required Experience: Strong background in Microbiology including manual and automated bacterial identification. Experience with Vitek and BacT analyzers, and Meditech or EPIC Beaker LIS preferred. Required Education: Valid NYSDOH license, B.S. degree in Medical Laboratory Technology (or equivalent), and at least 6 years of experience as a Medical Technologist.
Job Description:
Under the general direction of the Laboratory Director, the Microbiology Supervisor oversees the operation and staff of the Microbiology Department. Responsibilities include reviewing quality control and quality assurance activities, staff scheduling, training and evaluation, maintenance of procedure manuals and implementation of new procedures according to the guidelines of local, State, Federal law and regulations of our accrediting bodies, and training of Clinical Laboratory Technology students. The incumbent will act as resource to clinicians and other healthcare providers and is required to work as Technologist within the department. This position requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, critical thinking and ability to effectively work with other areas of the laboratory and departments of A.O. Fox hospital.