Cytology Lab Manager - Lighthouse Lab Services

Lighthouse Lab Services seeks a full-time Cytology Lab Manager in Spartanburg, SC for an innovative, High Complexity pathology lab service committed to delivering timely and accurate pathology testing to meet the diagnostics needs of the medical community and help improve patient care.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Cytology Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily functions of the cytology and molecular laboratory, including but not limited to the transport, preparation, interpretation, and reporting of cytology specimens, including ancillary testing, in coordination and cooperation with the pathologists and laboratory manager. In addition, the Cytology Manager is responsible for ensuring compliance with CLIA and CAP standards.

ABOUT SPARTENBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA

Spartanburg is known for its beauty and Southern charm in addition to a rich cultural, culinary, artistic scene. It’s common to hear locals and visitors alike mention the diverse, welcoming nature of the community, making it a great place for families and individuals of all backgrounds. Located in the South Carolina foothills between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Crystal Coast, neither are too far for folks who love to explore the outdoors. Residents enjoy a lower than national average cost of living making it affordable without sacrificing quality of life. Spartanburg continues to grow and flourish economically as large companies join the community providing further economic stability and employment opportunities. A college town, home to three colleges, focus on education is key. It’s the perfect city to lay down roots.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinates the technical and administrative functions of the Cytology department of Celligent Diagnostics, LLC

• Schedules workload and personnel to ensure proper coverage. Informs laboratory manager if outside coverage is needed.
• Develops and implements goals and duties, including job descriptions, for Cytologists, cytology Accessioners, cyto-preparatory laboratory assistants and Molecular laboratory technologists. Maintains updated job descriptions for all positions.
• Delegates duties and responsibilities to the personnel. 
• Develops and maintains a cost control program within the section, in coordination with the laboratory manager.
• Maintains an inventory system to ensure adequate supplies and orders supplies in a timely manner to ensure laboratory is stocked at all times.
• Notifies Technical Supervisor of any ongoing equipment/technical problems that cannot be resolved in a timely fashion or require expenditures beyond what is budgeted for.
• Completes evaluations on all staff, with written comments, on an annual basis and schedules performance reviews in conjunction with the Technical Supervisor.
• Completes annual competency assessments on Cytologists and Molecular Laboratory Technologists.
• Interviews prospective employees for the section.
• Writes, revises, and reviews policies and procedures for the Cytology Department and maintains a single, up-to-date policy and procedure manual.
• Maintains a copy of all updated policies and procedures, in the order and under the same headings as they appear in the procedure manual, on the shared computer drive, as well as backed up on a computer disk in a secure location.
• Maintains a document control system to ensure that all cytology laboratories operating under the Celligent Diagnostics umbrella have policy and procedure manuals with the most current version of all policies and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with State and Federal safety procedures and guidelines.
• Ensures annual training and compliance with OSHA and HIPAA guidelines.
• Reviews, updates, and, if changes are made, re-distributes client collection manual annually after approval by Technical Supervisor.
• Monitors cytotechnologists’ workload assessment sheets on a monthly basis. Reviews each Cytotech’s workload sheet for accuracy and alerts Technical Supervisor if a cytotechnologist has fallen below or has exceeded his/her set workload.
• Prepares annual statistical reports as mandated by CLIA ’88. Reviews reports for accuracy and trends before reviewing with Technical Supervisor.

Performs routine and complex laboratory analysis requiring technical skills, judgment, and independent decision making.

• Develops methods of reagent preparation and prepares reagents for use in routine and special tests.
• Recognizes and solves problems by identifying the cause(s), synthesizing alternatives, determining solutions, and implementing solutions.
• Utilizes quality control procedures on a routine basis according to established standards.
• Ensures preventive maintenance is performed on instruments and completed in a timely manner.

Demonstrates proficiency in the performance of routine and special cytology procedures.

• Passes annual proficiency examination (CLIA ’88 requirement).
• Accurately verifies patient demographic information, enters results, and releases reports.
• Accurately identifies and selects 10% of the negative slides screened for quality control rescreen, to include random and high risk cases, as mandated by CLIA ‘88.
• Prepares, stains, and cover slips gynecologic and non-gynecologic specimens acceptable to the interpreting pathologists as needed.
• Accurately classifies gynecologic and non-gynecologic cytology specimens.

Demonstrates exemplary knowledge in the field of cytopathology and participates in continuing medical education.

• Belongs to a nationally accredited cytopathology organization (ASC preferred).
• Attends an approved cytopathology meeting at least once every two years.
• Keeps abreast of new developments, procedures, and techniques in the field of cytology by participating in continuing medical education such as the reading of journal articles and web-based learning programs.
• Demonstrates initiative in discussing new developments in cytopathology with the cytotechnologists and technical supervisor.

Demonstrates leadership among the employees of the cytopathology laboratory.

• Enforces all policies pertaining to the cytopathology laboratory as established by Celligent Diagnostics.
• Demonstrates exemplary behavior including the performance of duties quietly and efficiently.
• Learns from mistakes gracefully. Is receptive to new ideas, constructive criticism, and suggestions for improvement.
• Addresses variances in employee behavior or work performance fairly and in a timely manner.
• Schedules routine lab meetings (or more often as needed) with cytology staff and Technical Supervisor. Prepares agenda, with input from cytology staff, and delivers to Technical Supervisor prior to meeting.
• Takes minutes during lab meetings to be kept in QA/QI notebook or the LIS and meets periodically with Technical Supervisor to ensure issues raised have been addressed.

Sets forth and maintains quality standards for the Laboratory

• Sets up validation studies for new procedures/techniques. Designs, writes, and modifies new procedures.
• Monitors turn-around-time on a monthly basis and enforces turn-around-time goals established by Celligent Diagnostics.
• Maintains a QA/QI documentation to include the laboratory’s annual statistics, agenda and minutes from lab meetings, documentation of continuing medical education activities, turn-around-time studies, and any other documentation of activities done to enhance the quality/efficiency of the Cytopathology laboratory.

Demonstrates competency in the performance of duties requiring computer skills

• Demonstrates proficiency in use of the laboratory information system, as well as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the performance of routine tasks described in other sections including running reports required for QA and/or CLIA compliance as directed by the Technical Supervisor, entering and signing out gynecologic and non-gynecologic cytology cases, as well as tracking expenses, supplies, etc.

Performs any other related duties not specifically stated as required or directed by the pathologists.

Assumes responsibility and willingly performs other related duties in a timely and dependable manner.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• CT(ASCP) certification
• Minimum of 3-5 years-experience conducting cytology testing
• Willingness to be a hands-on, working manager
• Strong knowledge of regulatory oversite

EXPERIENCE PREFERRED

• Working knowledge of Molecular testing
• Certified as a CAP inspector
• Experience using ThinPrep, Roche, Hologic, and Cobas instrumentation

SHIFT, SALARY, BENEFITS

Shift: M-F 1st shift

Salary: $105K-$120K depending on education and experience

Benefits: Full Health benefits, 401K w/ 3% match, generous PTO, relocation allowance, annual professional development allowance, possible annual discretionary bonus

ABOUT LIGHTHOUSE

At Lighthouse Lab Services, we offer solutions to help start, grow, and run clinical laboratories. Our recruiting team has over 20 years of proven success placing job seekers in positions ranging from entry-level Medical Technologists to seasoned Laboratory Directors. We recruit nationwide, for permanent and travel positions with clients ranging from small hospitals to large reference laboratories.

It is the policy of Lighthouse Lab Services to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Lighthouse Lab Services is committed to working and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including persons with disabilities.

If at any time during the application process, you need an accommodation, please contact recruiting@lighthouselabservices.com for assistance.

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