Pathology - Team Lead (HTL) AP Full Time Needham

Atrius Health • Needham, MA

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About The Position

Atrius Health, an innovative healthcare leader, delivers an effective system of connected care for more than 690,000 adult and pediatric patients at 30 medical practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. Atrius Health's 645 physicians and primary care providers, along with 420 additional clinicians, work in close collaboration with hospital partners, community specialists and skilled nursing facilities. Our vision is to transform care to improve lives. Atrius Health provides high-quality, patient-centered, coordinated, cost effective care to every patient we serve. By establishing a solid foundation of shared decision making, understanding and trust with each of its patients, Atrius Health enhances their health and enriches their lives. Atrius Health is part of Optum, a health services company focused on building the leading value-based care system in the country.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree or graduate of an accredited histotechnology program.
• ASCP certification as a histologic technician (HTL) or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of histology experience.
• Functioning knowledge of anatomy, chemistry, physiology, and experience in enzymes histochemistry and immunoperoxidase stains.
• Ability to perform accurate, reliable and high level work quickly and under pressure.
• Good hand eye coordination and the ability to work with delicate instruments and automated equipment.
• Able to function with minimal technical supervision.
• Written and verbal communication skills, leadership potential.
• Exercises good judgement in routine and non-routine situations.
• Comprehends situations with minimal explanation.

Nice To Haves

• Some supervisory or leadership experience helpful.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and direction to staff and takes a lead role in training staff to perform competently.
• Delegates technical responsibilities to staff and cross-trains them accordingly.
• Schedules staff coverage within the department to provide highest quality and the most efficient patient service.
• Provides guidance and training for technical processes and procedures as well as quality control procedures.
• Participates in Quality Assurance activities.
• Evaluates and resolves daily operational problems.
• Addresses both clinical and patient complaints appropriately.
• Assists supervisor as needed in departmental functions.
• Writes and revises technical procedures, identifies problems and brings them to attention of supervisor.
• Acts in place of supervisor during his or her absence.
• Performs laboratory procedures as a histotechnologist.
• Communicates all department problems in a timely manner to the Department Manager/Supervisor.
• Assists in the creation and maintenance of a cohesive histology team-working environment.

Benefits

• Up to 8% company retirement contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 10 paid holidays
• Paid professional development
• Competitive health and welfare benefit package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree