Pathology Support Supervisor -11885

JOB SUMMARY:

This position directly supervises and coordinates the activities of the pathology support team at Centennial Medical Center and will also remotely supervise the off-site hospital pathology support staff. This position will oversee both CMC and off-site hospital operations including but not limited to obtaining and maintaining equipment and supplies, performing frozen section procedures, accessioning specimens, and quality assurance documentation. The person in this position must be able to complete all the tasks required of hospital pathology support personnel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Confer with the pathologists to develop and edit procedures for Standard Practice, Technical or Quality Control Manuals for all hospital facilities.
• Serve as liaison between hospital management and pathology management to assist with processes and issues.
• Ensure each hospital facility is compliant for CAP, STATE, CLIA and Joint Commission inspections as well as be available on-site for inspections.
• Travel as necessary to off-site hospital facilities and assist with setup of new facilities.
• Develop, implement and maintain an effective training program for department.
• Manage the employee hiring process including developing and updating job descriptions, developing performance expectations, identifying essential functions and knowledge, skills and abilities required for applicable positions, and selecting and assigning staff.
• Supervise/manage employee and team performance including coordinating activities, setting priorities, and directing the work of subordinate employees. Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals. Continuously monitor and evaluate departmental operations and work flow, making changes as needed.
• Responsible for new employee orientation, training and continuing education.
• Manage employee performance by coaching, counseling, motivating, and evaluating employees on a continual basis. Implement disciplinary action as needed and in consultation with HR.
• Ensure effective employee relations by sustaining an ethical, non-discriminatory and safe work environment and establishing effective communication lines and methods. Identify and solve employee problems, manage conflict, and respond to grievances as needed.
• Monitor and maintain acceptable turnaround time of specimen accessioning, quality assurance and production standards.
• Review and maintain procedure and training manuals and stay current with procedural changes that have occurred.
• Responsible for selecting specimens for grossing and properly hanging tissue on processors.
• Maintain decal specimens, and keep QC charts on equipment in the accession and cutting room.
• Prepare routine solutions, maintain an inventory of supplies for all hospital facilities and store in proper location and keep a clean work area.
• Responsible for proper disposal and handling of hazardous waste to include xylene recycling (i.e. xylene, reagent alcohol, formaldehyde, B5) and dispose of specimens according to procedures.
• Exercise all laboratory safety precautions and adhere to lab procedures as stated in procedure manuals.
• Abide by all regulatory, company and departmental regulations, policies and procedures, including the Corporate Compliance Program.
• Contribute to a positive work climate and to the team effort of the department and company.
• Support PathGroup’s mission, vision, goals and management decisions.
• Must be familiar with and abide by the Corporate Compliance Program and all corporate policies, including the Privacy and Security policies.

EDUCATION & LICENSURE:

• High school diploma or GED is required.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Two to four years of prior health care environment job-related experience is required.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Medical laboratory experience required.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Nashville, TN 37211: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location