Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital
Work Days: M-F 7a - 3:30pm
Category: Allied Health
Department: Cytology/Histology
Job Type: Full time
Work Shift: Day
Hours/Week: 40.00
Union Name: Non Union
To provide technical management for the Histology - Cytology Laboratory. Ensures high quality technical performance in accordance with the laboratory's goal and requirements.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities Include: 1. Assists the Laboratory Director in the interviewing and training of all new employees for Cytology and Histology 2. Coordinates the orientation and training of all new employees in the department. 3. Responsible for the annual review training and competency of all staff. 4. Writes and periodically reviews procedures and policies for the department. 5. Works on bench as needed to process and prepare surgical specimens. 6. Responsible for evaluating new laboratory techniques and procedures. 7. Effectively manages the inventory of supplies, purchasing and budgeting for the department. 8. Responsible for maintaining Cytology/Histology in a state of readiness for CAP, JCAHO and CLIAA inspections. 9. Actively participates in committees/task force meetings as required. 10. Conducts regular department meetings with staff to both relay information and to seek input from staff on the operations of the department 11. Review and maintain all quality control data and instrument maintenance records. 12. Works closely with the Pathologists and Histology staff to ensure that the department adheres to established surgical turn-around-times parameters. 13. Works closely with the Pathologists and Cytology staff to identify and correct factors that prevent optimal turn-around-times for PAP smear. 14. Integrates quality improvement into daily work; conducts audits as needed and reports findings to the monthly Quality Improvement committee. 15. Effectively meets the department's scheduling and staffing needs. 16. Provides a leadership role in the development of a productive work team; engages the staff in the development of improvement efforts. 17. Responsible for the maintenance of Frozen Section and Fine Needle Aspirates areas at our Cambridge & Everett hospitals. 18. Effectively manages the transport of specimens from all three hospital ORs. 19. Works closely with the Pathologists and Pathology Assistant to provide support in the grossing area. 20. Works closely with the Pathologists and Cytotechnologists to improve the turn-around-times for non-GYN specimens.
Education/Certification: ASCP HT Certification required. BS in a Biological Science or Chemistry preferred and 5 years of full-time acceptable experience within the last 10 years. Successful completion of a Histotechnician or Histotechnologist program with HTL certification preferred.
Additional requirements: 1. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. 2. Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task. 3. Experience in processing, fixation, microtomy and staining of surgical specimens; Immunohistochemistry experience required 4. Experience with instrumentation, troubleshooting skills and ability to manage quality control systems. 5. Computer skills essential; Word, Excel and Meditech computer experience preferred. Familiarity with Dragon desired. 6. Strong Human Resources and team building skills; must be able to serve as a liaison between Cytology/Histology lab and the Physician group. 7. Knowledge of Cytology Lab preferred. 8. Familiarity with CAP accreditation requirements preferred.
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