Histology Lab Supervisor - Anatomic Pathology

Additional Information About the Role

GREAT OPPORTUNITY for Supervisor Leadership in HISTOLOGY!!!!

Do you have experience in Anatomical Pathology and looking for a new exciting role at Barnes-Jewish Hospital
? BJC is the leading health-care organizations in the Midwest region! With its state of the art, cutting-edge, automated technology in our laboratory, you would not want to miss out on the opportunity to be a part of a family-oriented environment, that aims to help you reach your career goals.

• DAYS: 700-1630 (Flexible but need to be in no later than 0730)
• No weekends, No holidays (ability to take calls is a must)
• Daily supervision of Histology
• Direct Reports (30)
• Supervisor experience preferred but not required

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Role Purpose

Focuses on the daily supervision of the Histology and/or Cytology laboratory staff as well as performance and development of routine and custom histologic and/or cytologic assays. Responsible for managing daily operations of complex histological and cytological tests and procedures on tissue samples (QA/QC, equipment maintenance, workflow, service levels, operational oversight, workspace), staff (first level supervision, scheduling, coaching, staff development, CD, etc.)

and performing analysis within the regulatory requirements for cytology and/or histology. Ensures processing systems are functioning properly and samples are processed in a timely manner, with sufficient quality, and delivered to pathology and analytical laboratory as expected.

Manages individual(s) including but not limited to: hires, trains, assigns work, manages & evaluates performance, conducts professional development plans. Ensures that the productivity and actions of that group meet/support the overall operational goals of the department as established by department leadership. Develops and adheres to departmental staffing, revenue and/or expense budgets. Responds to changes in the business which may affect the ability to achieve the budget goals.

Schedules staff and assign work to ensure that laboratory procedures are performed promptly proficiently, and accurately. (When necessary the supervisor is expected to perform tasks routinely assigned to direct reports.) Responsible for Supervising laboratory activities, monitoring test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure that acceptable levels of performance are maintained. Assure all remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from established performance specifications.

Ensure patient test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken and the test system is properly functioning. Oversees and manages processes of safe handling and disposition of remains. Ensures par levels of supplies are maintained. Act as a liaison between the histology laboratory staff and various functional groups including, but not limited to, customer service, analytical laboratory, process and service engineering, information technology, human resources, and materials management groups.

Establishes histology and cytology workflows and processes that support hospital and clinic service lines. Works with medical director to design and complete complex validation of immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescent antibodies. Manages unique histological testing for neuropathology (brain), pediatric pathology, non-decalcified bone and whole orbit ophthalmic pathology. Coordinates daily workflows to distribute histology slides to outside hospitals and clinics. Prepares lab scheduling for 24/7 operation.

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