Clinical - Histology Supervisor - Contract - TalentBurst, Inc.
Nyack, NY
About the Job
Job Title: Clinical - Histology Supervisor
Location: Nyack, NY
Duration: 24 Months
Is Covid Vaccination Required?: Yes
Is Position Eligible for Remote Work?: No
State of Credentials Licenses Required: New York State Clinical Laboratory License
Shift/Time Zone: Day/EST - 8am to 430pm.
Job Description: Summary
Has the overall responsibility for the planning, coordination, evaluation, and supervision of all technical and/or operational activities and staff members in the laboratory. Responsible for operating the lab with the highest quality, safety and integrity in an efficient and economical manner.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Plan, assign and direct work in the laboratory. Serve as liaison with other areas as needed.
• Mentor and support direct reports in their responsibilities and functions. Identify and implement training programs as necessary to ensure they receive training in supervisory skill development.
• Interact respectfully and build relationship with hospital management.
• Define, coordinate and monitor quality assurance programs. Partners with Regional QA Mgr. and supervises activities of the department Quality Coordinator/Representative. to ensure quality control and compliance procedures are followed and QC reports are up to date. Oversee plans and preparations for all inspections, e.g.CAP, NYS, OSHA, EPA and others.
• Oversee staffing of all personnel in the laboratory to always ensure proper staffing coverage. Under Hospital HR guidance, effectively maintain quality staffing by interviewing, hiring, training and providing staff development through performance evaluation and corrective counseling. Mentors and supports direct reports. Identifies and implements training programs as necessary.
• Oversee activities of the department, distribute/assign work, determine priorities, schedule non-routine procedures.
• Partners with the Lab Director to identify future needs in terms of staff, equipment, and facilities. Submit appropriate documentation for procurement of such.
• Perform duties of AP technologist (histology/cytology/grossing/special stains, IHC) as necessitated by absence or peak workload. Perform advanced/specialized tests and other related laboratory techniques. Re-evaluate methodology, make recommended changes and assists in test interpretation. Determine if further testing should be done on samples or if test should be repeated.
• Assists the Pathologist in gross examination of surgical specimens and in frozen section procedures.
• Assists the Pathologist in hospital surgical cases on the hospital floors as needed.
• Review test performance, drive process improvements and project management. Prepare and submit required reports to meet established deadlines.
• Manage test database and ensure departmental standard operating procedures and database accurately reflects the current process and pro-actively implement new processes as regulatory requirements changes.
• Actively participate on subspecialty committees, corporate committees and business unit committees as needed.
• In Partnership with Lab Director manage department costs and resources to adhere to budget. Provide input with annual budget.
• Performs and monitors inventory of supplies, equipment, and reagents used. Places orders for replacements as needed.
• Resolve problems through interaction with clients via phone calls or other means of communication.
• Define, coordinate and monitor EHS programs and supervise activities of the Department Safety Coordinator. Ensure EHS regulatory standards and safety procedures are followed. Oversee plans and preparations for inspections.
• Maintain laboratory areas and equipment in a safe, functional and sanitary condition.
• Adheres to all established CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, JCAHO, and laboratory safety requirements.
• Required to use (a) personal protective equipment, (b) engineering controls and/or (c) work practice controls as directed by management.
• Participate in government or regulatory agency inspections.
• Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position.
Job Qualifications (Work Experience, Physical & Mental Requirements, Knowledge, Skills)
Required Work Experience:
• Minimum five (5) years full-time supervisory experience
• New York State Clinical Laboratory License
• 5 years clinical experience
Physical and Mental Requirements:
• The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• May be required to use a wide variety of manual and automated pipettes and laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of which demand significant manual dexterity.
Knowledge:
• Comprehensive theoretical and operational job knowledge in designated specialty required.
• Knowledge of organizational/departmental policies and procedures.
Skills:
• Proven leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Must be detail-oriented, have the ability to work independently, establish work priorities and to handle several tasks simultaneously for maximum department efficiency.
• Interpersonal and communication skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with employees, co-workers and clients.
• Ability to deal with client information in a confidential manner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and Laboratory Information Systems.
People Leader Responsibility:
Yes
Work Environment:
Required to handle biological samples and potentially hazardous chemicals.
Qualification Fields:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or related field. - REQUIRED
Master's Degree - Preferred
ASCP Certification - Preferred
NYS Clinical Laboratory License -REQUIRED
#TB_HC
Location: Nyack, NY
Duration: 24 Months
Is Covid Vaccination Required?: Yes
Is Position Eligible for Remote Work?: No
State of Credentials Licenses Required: New York State Clinical Laboratory License
Shift/Time Zone: Day/EST - 8am to 430pm.
Job Description: Summary
Has the overall responsibility for the planning, coordination, evaluation, and supervision of all technical and/or operational activities and staff members in the laboratory. Responsible for operating the lab with the highest quality, safety and integrity in an efficient and economical manner.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Plan, assign and direct work in the laboratory. Serve as liaison with other areas as needed.
• Mentor and support direct reports in their responsibilities and functions. Identify and implement training programs as necessary to ensure they receive training in supervisory skill development.
• Interact respectfully and build relationship with hospital management.
• Define, coordinate and monitor quality assurance programs. Partners with Regional QA Mgr. and supervises activities of the department Quality Coordinator/Representative. to ensure quality control and compliance procedures are followed and QC reports are up to date. Oversee plans and preparations for all inspections, e.g.CAP, NYS, OSHA, EPA and others.
• Oversee staffing of all personnel in the laboratory to always ensure proper staffing coverage. Under Hospital HR guidance, effectively maintain quality staffing by interviewing, hiring, training and providing staff development through performance evaluation and corrective counseling. Mentors and supports direct reports. Identifies and implements training programs as necessary.
• Oversee activities of the department, distribute/assign work, determine priorities, schedule non-routine procedures.
• Partners with the Lab Director to identify future needs in terms of staff, equipment, and facilities. Submit appropriate documentation for procurement of such.
• Perform duties of AP technologist (histology/cytology/grossing/special stains, IHC) as necessitated by absence or peak workload. Perform advanced/specialized tests and other related laboratory techniques. Re-evaluate methodology, make recommended changes and assists in test interpretation. Determine if further testing should be done on samples or if test should be repeated.
• Assists the Pathologist in gross examination of surgical specimens and in frozen section procedures.
• Assists the Pathologist in hospital surgical cases on the hospital floors as needed.
• Review test performance, drive process improvements and project management. Prepare and submit required reports to meet established deadlines.
• Manage test database and ensure departmental standard operating procedures and database accurately reflects the current process and pro-actively implement new processes as regulatory requirements changes.
• Actively participate on subspecialty committees, corporate committees and business unit committees as needed.
• In Partnership with Lab Director manage department costs and resources to adhere to budget. Provide input with annual budget.
• Performs and monitors inventory of supplies, equipment, and reagents used. Places orders for replacements as needed.
• Resolve problems through interaction with clients via phone calls or other means of communication.
• Define, coordinate and monitor EHS programs and supervise activities of the Department Safety Coordinator. Ensure EHS regulatory standards and safety procedures are followed. Oversee plans and preparations for inspections.
• Maintain laboratory areas and equipment in a safe, functional and sanitary condition.
• Adheres to all established CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, JCAHO, and laboratory safety requirements.
• Required to use (a) personal protective equipment, (b) engineering controls and/or (c) work practice controls as directed by management.
• Participate in government or regulatory agency inspections.
• Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position.
Job Qualifications (Work Experience, Physical & Mental Requirements, Knowledge, Skills)
Required Work Experience:
• Minimum five (5) years full-time supervisory experience
• New York State Clinical Laboratory License
• 5 years clinical experience
Physical and Mental Requirements:
• The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• May be required to use a wide variety of manual and automated pipettes and laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of which demand significant manual dexterity.
Knowledge:
• Comprehensive theoretical and operational job knowledge in designated specialty required.
• Knowledge of organizational/departmental policies and procedures.
Skills:
• Proven leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Must be detail-oriented, have the ability to work independently, establish work priorities and to handle several tasks simultaneously for maximum department efficiency.
• Interpersonal and communication skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with employees, co-workers and clients.
• Ability to deal with client information in a confidential manner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and Laboratory Information Systems.
People Leader Responsibility:
Yes
Work Environment:
Required to handle biological samples and potentially hazardous chemicals.
Qualification Fields:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or related field. - REQUIRED
Master's Degree - Preferred
ASCP Certification - Preferred
NYS Clinical Laboratory License -REQUIRED
#TB_HC
Source : TalentBurst, Inc.
