Supervisor Certified Pathology Assistants

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Organization:
Anatomic Pathology Admin

BEAUTIFUL NEW LAB WITH WINDOWS Supervises effective and efficient integration and management of the team and operations to properly provide gross dissection and autopsy services. Defines performance standards and manages operations to support consistent outcomes which meet or exceed quality standards. Plans, coordinates and supervises the activities of personnel engaged in testing and implements new technology. In support of the Pathology Residency & Fellowship programs, provides the primary training in gross surgical and autopsy pathology for Resident and Fellow Pathologists.

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• Manages daily activities and the team to optimize operational processes and meet quality performance standards within the Gross Room Laboratory service.
• Supervises personnel, selects new employees, assures staff are properly trained and meet competencies, identifies training needs, responsible for performance evaluation.
• Develops and implements quality control/assurance program, including appropriate proficiency testing and peer review standards.
• Maintains all required activities and documents to assure compliance with both regulatory and accreditation standards applicable to this laboratory.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

• Quality Assurance (Novice):
  Has provided continuous analysis and evaluation of assignment work processes, constantly striving for improvement in the way tasks and activities are accomplished by questioning their value to the process and contributing creative solutions. Has participated in the process of establishing, communicating and monitoring standards for quality and excellence. Demonstrates the ability to actually work on and improve a current business process, product or service.
• Employee Management (Novice):
  Conducts performance reviews. Effectively delegates tasks to others. Coaches subordinates on technical and interpersonal topics, as well as professional development. Demonstrates team building techniques and provides leadership through personal example of good work habits, open communication and effective people relationships. Involves subordinates in decisions which affect them. Demonstrates self-reliance and resourcefulness as an example to others.
• Planning & Organizing (Fundamental Awareness):
  Demonstrates ability to anticipate basic resource needs, identify discrete tasks, set priorities, define dependencies, schedule activities, meet deadlines, and organize work for own assignments and responsibilities. Appropriately matches equipment, and capital resources to task demands. Prepares and presents clear and accurate status reports on projects and assignments.
• Pathology (Intermediate):
  Demonstrates mastery of pathology in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering results without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train…