Supervisor of Clinical Pathology Laboratory (Routine Histology Supervisor) - UI Health, Labs/Path

University of Illinois Chicago•Chicago, IL

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Routine Histology Supervisor supervises and coordinates subordinate technologists, technicians, aides, and assistants performing moderately or highly complex testing. The supervisor ensures test results and examinations are reported efficiently, accurately, and on time. The role also performs complex routine tests that require precise procedures and judgment, using manual methods that involve technical interpretation and automated analyzers that require maintenance and troubleshooting. The supervisor may assist with instruction for laboratory personnel and laboratory and medical students. The position is based on-site in Chicago, Illinois, and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The role is eligible for benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, a retirement plan, paid time off, and tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Illinois residency is required within 180 days of employment.

Requirements

Meet a total of six years (72 months) through any one or combination of the qualifying education and experience categories described in the posting.
Qualifying education: college training with a major in biological sciences or a closely related field, counted as 30 semester hours per year; an associate degree counts as 18 months, 90 semester hours as two years, and a bachelor's degree as three years.
Qualifying work experience: progressively responsible experience in a clinical pathology facility, including hematology, urinalysis, fecal analysis, clinical chemistry, exfoliative cytology, anatomic pathology, and other ancillary procedures.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of procedures for safely handling potentially infectious patient specimens to avoid contamination of oneself, coworkers, or the work area.
Knowledge of appropriate waste handling and disposal.
Training in specialized histology areas, such as immunohistochemistry techniques.
Ability to maintain laboratory equipment, such as microtomes and automatic tissue processors.
Understanding of laboratory quality assurance programs and procedures.
Ability to identify personnel problems and knowledge of the University's Civil Service Policies and Rules for Non-academic Personnel for progressive discipline.
Ability to communicate productively with peers, superiors, health care staff, and visitors.
Understanding of the role of medical laboratories in the health care environment.
Understanding of the flexibility required for laboratory work and the importance of a professional appearance and attitude.

Responsibilities

Directly supervise Histology Laboratory technologists and technicians, and provide direct and indirect supervision to histotechnologists, medical technologists, histology technicians, and medical laboratory technicians.
Plan, assign, and adjust work to support efficiency while maintaining accuracy and timely reporting.
Advise and assist personnel, troubleshoot problems, and perform bench-level testing as required.
Monitor staff performance; work with the manager on formal performance evaluations and develop performance goals and objectives for staff.
Assist with employee recruitment and interviews, conduct periodic staff meetings, and make timecard adjustments for assigned staff.
Review staff competencies; coordinate training, complete training checklists, and conduct competency evaluations.
Perform histological preparation procedures for surgical, autopsy, and cytology purposes.
Write and review technical procedures with detailed instructions for methodology, set-up, and conduct of new or modified procedures.
Supervise and train new employees and pathology residents in maintaining and preparing laboratory materials and equipment.
Order and maintain laboratory supplies and reagent inventory.
Develop, maintain, and review laboratory quality assurance and quality control programs.
Coordinate instrument comparisons, AMR studies, CAP proficiency testing, and CLIA validation studies for new instruments, tests, and procedures.
Coordinate and participate in research and development projects.
Work with administrative staff to prepare for accreditation inspections and surveys and maintain readiness for regulatory inspections.
Coordinate continuous laboratory workflow by communicating with other supervisors.
Interact helpfully and professionally with physicians, staff, visitors, and other customers in person and by telephone.
Participate in the laboratory continuing education program.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.