Anatomic Pathology Supervisor

BRISTOL HOSPITAL GROUP•Bristol, CT

1d•$40 - $68•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of Laboratory Director(s), the Anatomic Pathology Supervisor performs a wide variety of complex clinical laboratory tests and procedures according to established standards. The role maintains equipment and monitors quality control and instrument/test performance, and confirms and verifies results through an in-depth knowledge of techniques, principles, instrumentation, and quality control review. The supervisor also teaches and educates laboratory personnel and assumes responsibility for section activities, including serving as the section's liaison during regulatory inspections. The position is based at Bristol Hospital Main Campus in Bristol, Connecticut. The role requires a bachelor's degree and is listed as full-time, with an hourly salary range of $40.00 to $68.00. The work involves exposure to blood, body tissues or fluids, chemical fumes, and hazardous waste materials; the employer supplies appropriate PPE. The role also involves physical activity such as walking, standing, sitting, and bending, and working under time constraints and heavy workload demands requiring accuracy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, biological, clinical laboratory, or medical technology science is preferred.
At least five years of experience with high-complexity testing is preferred.
At least two years of experience as a laboratory lead or supervisor is preferred.
MT/CT/HT (ASCP) certification or equivalent is preferred.
Must complete general orientation at hire and annual Fire/Safety/Infection Control education, as well as other programs mandated by the hospital.
Must be able to walk, stand, sit, and bend; lift light objects weighing less than 20 pounds; perform moderately difficult manipulative skills; and demonstrate arm-hand steadiness and hand-eye coordination.
Must be able to work under time constraints and heavy workload demands while maintaining accuracy, concentrate on moderate detail despite constant interruption, and attend to tasks for more than 60 minutes at a time.
Must be able to understand and relate to concepts behind specific ideas, remember multiple tasks over long periods, and communicate verbally using advanced-level vocabulary.
Must be able to see objects closely and hear normal sounds with some background noise.

Nice To Haves

MT/CT/HT (ASCP) certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Performs clinical procedures according to established protocols to provide accurate results.
Provides timely and courteous customer service.
Orders inventory and maintains adequate supplies.
Ensures section procedures are current and reviewed and approved at least annually by the Laboratory Medical Director.
Interacts effectively with laboratory personnel and other section supervisors to resolve routine issues.
Uses the laboratory information system (LIS) to complete assigned tasks.
Maintains a safe laboratory work environment and meets regulatory standards.
Implements instrument maintenance procedures, reviews instrument maintenance records, and assists with evaluating new instruments.
Ensures laboratory testing quality by reviewing proficiency reports and recommending and implementing corrective action in collaboration with the Laboratory Medical Director.
Manages personnel competency and performance reviews.
Provides orientation and education to laboratory personnel.
Performs instrument analysis and investigates new volume opportunities and testing methodologies.
Updates and reviews quality control reports.
Complies with safety and related rules and regulations and meets CMS and CAP proficiency-testing requirements.
Assumes responsibility for section activities and serves as the department section liaison for regulatory inspections.