Pathology Supervisor

Trinity Health • Boise, ID

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Manages, coordinates, and supervises the pathology department. Responsible for coordinating and overseeing the performance of the technical and support section staff in the assigned unit. Ensure patient samples are appropriately prepared for review and diagnostic evaluation by the Pathologists. Ensures that the Section runs smoothly, that turnaround time meets or exceeds established guidelines, and that all quality and safety requirements are consistently met.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Certified in designated specialties of one of the following Pathology Assistant (must maintain membership in the American Association of Pathologists' Assistants), Cytotechnologist, Histotechnologist, or Medical Technologist required.
• Minimum of six (6) years in a clinical laboratory and pathology in a hospital setting required.
• 2 years of supervisory experience required.
• Must have experience in human relations, communications, and management skills required.
• Requires intermediate computer skills with an emphasis on Microsoft Office applications.
• Requires demonstrated proficiency in multi-tasking, flexibility, time management, organization, attention to detail, and professionalism.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Some Histology, Cytology & and Pathology Assistant experience preferred.
• Experience with a laboratory computer system with anatomic pathology and/or histology/cytology modules preferred.

Responsibilities

• Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to competently care for all assigned age groups (Neonate, Child, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric as applicable).
• Ensures accuracy of documenting services and supplies provided to patients.
• Ensures that department or shift personnel provide accurate and timely testing results following laboratory standards.
• Hires, trains, orients, and promotes teamwork and mentors department staff.
• Ensure that QC testing and proficiency testing are performed, recorded, and evaluated according to established guidelines and that out-of-control results are resolved in a timely manner.
• Develops and/or maintains a quality assurance program that meets all the requirements of applicable accrediting agencies.
• General understanding of the process of shipping samples to reference laboratories, filling out requisitions, packaging samples to meet IATA and DOT guidelines.
• Help with creating policies, procedures, or workflow processes.
• Preparing Pap specimens for our cytology team to process.
• Preparing surgical and cytology specimens for pathology assistants and cytotechnologists to gross.
• Registration of mail in lab/non-patient drop-off requisitions/samples.
• Help with Cytology/Histology/Admin staff/Pathologist with items as things arise.
• Checking the basement for supplies, able to lift 20 lbs.
• Assist with ordering and stocking supplies as needed.
• Maintenance on Thin Prep and TomCat processors.
• Filling out maintenance logs, handling of waste from stainer fluids, body fluids, etc.
• Creating/distributing call schedules for pathologists/staff.
• Assists with special projects and interdepartmental needs when appropriate.

Benefits

• Market-competitive pay
• Generous PTO
• Multiple comprehensive benefit options that begin on your first day of employment
• Retirement planning with employer matching
• College savings plans for your family
• Multiple life insurance options that adapt as your needs grow
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Ongoing educational and professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees