Supervisor, Pathologist Assistant - Pathology - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Union)

University of Southern California • Glendale, CA

114d • $46 - $81

About The Position

The Pathology Assistant/Technical Supervisor performs a variety of standardized and highly specialized assays in the Pathology Laboratory as well as be responsible for technical and staff supervision, administrative management of the section and for assuring proficiency of staff, accurate instrument operation, performance of maintenance and troubleshooting measures, quality control, quality assurance and proficiency testing. This role is responsible for the employee relationships, customer service, performance improvement, and maintaining intra and interdepartmental communication. Prepares surgical specimens for gross description and dissection. Knows how to navigate the LIS system to Accession surgical specimen. Picks up specimen from surgery upon request from the surgeon and specimen placed in the 'Pathology Room' to prepare for grossing. Knowledgeable on dealing with specimen that required special handling or requests. Obtains the patient medical chart and other pertinent clinical information to identify special techniques and procedures that will be necessary. Ensures gross descriptions are carefully reviewed for any grammatical errors, punctuation and coded correctly before reports are handed over to the pathologist. Photographs organs, and other pertinent specimens. Selects and prepares gross tissue sections for frozen section analysis. Assists with frozen sections and staining on an as needed basis. Ensures all supplies needed for specimen grossing and dissection are appropriately ordered and fully stocked at all times. Helps with answering phones and maintains proper phone etiquette. Assists with clerical duties when needed and other duties as assigned or needed.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from a Pathologist's Assistant Program.
• Minimum of 3 years clinical work experience.
• 6 - 12 months experience with precepting, mentoring, and/or training clinical staff.
• Working knowledge of OSHA requirements concerning chemical hygiene and blood-borne pathogens.
• Understanding of safety rules and regulations, management techniques, and legal interpretations in the laboratory.
• Knowledge of anatomy, pathology, medical terminology, and physiology.
• Familiarity with dissection, sectioning techniques, and handling tissue.
• Demonstrated knowledge of histopathology techniques and methods.
• Knowledge of methods to obtain clinical history including scans, x-rays, and laboratory data.
• Familiarity with dictation and dictation equipment.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year experience as a lead or supervisor.
• Knowledge of frozen sections, specimen selection, making and staining of slides, and specimen photography.

Responsibilities

• Perform standardized and specialized assays in the Pathology Laboratory.
• Supervise technical staff and manage administrative tasks.
• Ensure proficiency of staff and accurate instrument operation.
• Conduct maintenance and troubleshooting measures.
• Oversee quality control, quality assurance, and proficiency testing.
• Manage employee relationships and customer service.
• Prepare surgical specimens for gross description and dissection.
• Accession surgical specimens using the LIS system.
• Handle specimens requiring special handling or requests.
• Obtain patient medical charts and clinical information.
• Review gross descriptions for grammatical errors and coding.
• Photograph organs and pertinent specimens.
• Select and prepare gross tissue sections for frozen section analysis.
• Assist with frozen sections and staining as needed.
• Order and maintain supplies for specimen grossing and dissection.
• Answer phones and maintain proper phone etiquette.
• Assist with clerical duties as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate ranging from $46.00 to $81.00.
• Excellent benefits and perks as a USC employee.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees