Assistant Manager of Anatomic Pathology

Beth Israel Lahey Health

1d•$100,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Job Summary: Assistant Clinical Managers are responsible for delivery of effective laboratory service by providing an environment that supports the productivity, competency and morale of technical and support staff. With the Clinical Manager they are responsible for all operations in their laboratory including training, scheduling, mentoring and assessing staff performance. They promote ongoing quality improvement in their section and Pathology. They work as a team with other intra and interdepartmental management staff to provide consistent quality service to our customers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science / Medical Technology or Biological Science required.
5 or more year’s full time experience required.
3 or more years’ experience in a related Lead or Supervisory role required.
ASCP certified generalist or categorical Technologist or equivalent accreditation required.
Demonstrates autonomy, critical thinking skills and has skillset required to oversee all shift operations.
Capability and capacity to lead multiple projects and assist with staffing needs under the direction of department leadership.
Experience and high proficiency with computers required.
Web based application experience, Microsoft applications including excel experience required.

Nice To Haves

MBA, MHA, MPH or related MS degree Master’s preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the day to day clinical operations in their lab; working under the direction of the Clinical Manager and directing the activities of the Pathology Team Leaders and Medical Technologists.
Responsible for scheduling, ET management, and inventory control and ordering under the direction of the Clinical Manager.
Ensure staff are trained with documented competency in their section, meet clinical demands and provider expectations for workload, including meeting turn around time expectations.
Work with Pathology Team Leaders to ensure appropriate scheduling and to manage fluctuating workflow.
Provide input into staff performance reviews.
Address employee concerns and suggestions to maintain high morale.
Acknowledge good performance and coach staff who are under performing.
Oversee instrument validations and act as project managers on the business side for any new equipment, addressing all related issues including information systems.
Ensure change is effectively communicated and controlled.
Maintain compliance with all accrediting and regulatory agencies (CAP, CLIA, JCAHO) and discipline specific such as AABB, etc standards including quality improvement training, documentation, procedure review and revision, proficiency testing, safety and competency.
Ensure policies and procedures are implemented and updated as required to provide optimal results.
Follow all department and Medical Center policies and procedures and ensure staff compliance.
Actively participate in continuous quality improvement for their section, the department and the medical center.
Act as the department specific champion for all QI/QA projects.
Has the authority to direct and support employees daily work activities.
Has authority to undertake or recommend the following employment actions: hiring, termination, corrective action and performance reviews.
Assists in planning, monitoring and/or managing budget in functional area of department.