Pathologists' Assistant Supervisor
Job in
Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia, 26501, USA
Listing for:
WVU Medicine
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-03-05
Job specializations:
-
Healthcare
Healthcare Administration
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly
USD
60000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
This position supervises and coordinates the staff and operations of the various Gross Rooms of the qua ternary academic medical center in support of high-quality patient care.
Minimum Qualifications Education, Certification, and/or Licensure
Current certification as a Pathologists’ Assistant through the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP).Must possess current licensure as required by the state board where services will be provided.Experience
Four (4) years of experience as a Pathologists’ Assistant.Preferred Qualifications Experience
Five (5) years or more experience as a Pathologists’ Assistant.Prior leadership experience to include evidence of involvement in quality initiatives and staff oversight.Core Duties and Responsibilities
The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
Coordinate workflow in conjunction with other laboratories and clinical services for all tissue samples from gross room receipt through arrival in histology with monitoring of tissue quality to ensure optimum processing while identifying areas of improvement and implementing improvements to gain operational and clinical efficiencies.Provide oversight of operations and staffing of all gross rooms in the Morgantown campus, to include Pathologists’ Assistants, Gross Room technicians, and trainees.Provides strategic input in planning towards future states with hospital and system growth.Monitors current policies and procedures; creates and implements new policies and procedures as appropriate.Maintains accreditation readiness at all times of areas of oversight.In‑services Pathologists’ Assistants and other Gross Room staff on new policies and procedures and monitors compliance.Monitors workflow in the Gross Rooms daily and deploys personnel appropriately.Supervises staff and oversees all Gross Room related workflows and processes while maintaining timely, high-quality work.Performs daily pathology functions including frozen sections and processing specimens from various locations including but not limited to the operating room.Assists in quality improvement initiatives and counsels staff on quality issues.Documents training and competency assessments for staff following accreditation and regulatory standards.May train pathology residents/fellows, pathologists’ assistant students, and other pathology lab personnel as needed.Works cooperatively with Pathologist(s) and Medical Director(s) to meet the needs of a qua ternary academic medical center as well as community and critical access hospitals with the WVU Health System.Participates in recruiting, hiring and orientation as well as completes performance evaluations of staff.Performs other duties as assigned.Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Able to stand and/or sit for long periods of time.Visual acuity must not be impaired.Able to lift or pull 25 pounds.Working Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, vibrations, noise, blood/bodily fluids, and infectious disease.Skills & Abilities
Demonstrated leadership, organizational and management skills.Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively work with senior level management, providers, pathologists, [duplicate] providers and lab personnel while fostering teamwork, delegation and ensuring accountability.Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.Able to follow complex procedures with minimal guidance.Advanced evaluative and objective critical thinking skills.Ability to perform complex tasks and to prioritize multiple projects.Skills in exercising initiative, resourcefulness and sound judgment with the ability to solve problems, resolve conflicts and make sound decisions.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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