Pathology Specialist Sr - Molecular Diagnostics - Days

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System•Richmond, VA

43d

About The Position

The Pathology Specialist Senior provides accurate and timely testing and results to requesting physicians and other healthcare professionals for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease. The Pathology Specialist Senior should consistently utilize excellent customer service skills to both internal and external customers at all times. A positive and professional interpersonal style with a strong commitment to the team effort is mandatory.

Requirements

Certified by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent certification or ASCP categorical certification required within 18 months of hire date in position
Current ASCP or equivalent certification or ASCP categorical certification (within 18 months from hire date in position)
Minimum of three (3) year of clinical or equivalent laboratory experience in molecular diagnostics and cytogenetics.
Minimum of a Bachelors of Science Degree in a Life Science from an accredited program unless candidate possesses a Ph.D. in a related field or foreign trained M.D.
Physical Lifting 20-50 lbs.
Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motion
Exposure to biohazards and potentially infectious body fluids
Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
Manipulation of small tubes and volumes
Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Able to adapt to frequent change

Nice To Haves

Masters of Science Degree in Life Science from an accredited program

Responsibilities

Performance, evaluation and reporting of procedures outlined in the manual of standard operating procedures.
Customer service oriented communications.
Notification of panic values to ordering physicians.
Resolution of problems in testing and quality control.
Maintenance of SOPs.
May make initial changes in SOPs as needed with Manager's/Director's approval.
Must complete required number of continuing education hours per year.
Assumes the responsibilities of a supervisor in his/her absence (weekends, holidays, etc.).
Rotating weekend as required and if applicable
Holiday scheduling as required
On-call availability for emergency coverage on any shift as required and if applicable