Clinical Tech 3 - Team Lead
University Job Title
Clinical Technologist 3
Bargaining Unit
L34 - Local 34 (Yale Union Group)
Compensation Grade
Labor Grade E
Wage Ranges
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Searchable Job Family
Clinical
Total # of hours to be worked:
37.5
Work Week
Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)
Work Location
Medical School Campus
Worksite Address
20 York Street Memorial Unit
New Haven, CT 06510
Position Focus:
Reporting to the Manager of Histology the Clinical Tech 3 will be responsible for the following: Provide lead support and expertise to staff with the process and preparing of microscopic slides for medical diagnosis. Ability to perform Clinical Technologist I and Clinical Technologist II duties as needed. Provide support to Clinical Technologist Is, Clinical Technologist IIs, and other departmental staff as needed. Ability to work alongside and collaborate with the other Clinical Technologist IIIs. Direct workflow and delegate responsibilities to uphold laboratory standards and deadlines, with guidance from the Histology Manager. Notify the Histology Manager of any departmental, clinical, and workflow concerns and/or issues. Orient and train new department staff members. May also instruct first year residents on the basic histology techniques as well as department specific policies. Develop, evaluate, and validate new techniques in staining and tissue processing in conjunction with Pathologists and the Histology Manager. Provide instruction and guidance in areas of quality control. Assure compliance with all CAP, OEHS, OSHA, and other state and federal regulations. Assist Histology manager with CAP surveys, attainment of Histology control tissue, and other projects as needed. Oversee specific areas within histology as directed by the Histology manager. Other duties as assigned. The hours for this position are from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday.
Essential Duties
1. Leads a unit or function, including overseeing and coordinating projects or work processes, and distributes the work of a minimum of two full time employees. 2. Performs laboratory tests and procedures in various areas. Records results and interprets and analyzes results of tests and procedures. 3. Tests for and ensures quality control of slides, specimens and cultures. Sets up, operates and maintains laboratory equipment. 4. Monitors, measures, identifies, investigates, reports, and resolves quality concerns and/or opportunities. Participates in and contributes to the development of new policies and procedures. 5. Oversees and instructs support staff. Serves as a source of information on specialized laboratory techniques and equipment operation. 6. Prepares specimens, tissue, bodily fluid samples, and other matter for analysis and diagnosis using specialized laboratory techniques. 7. Stains and mounts slides, prepares specialized solutions and media; and cultures tissues. 8. Develops and modifies laboratory techniques and procedures. Orders and maintains inventory of supplies. May photograph specimens and other matter and develop film. 9. May perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience
Two years of related work experience in the same job family and a Bachelor's degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
Required Skill/Ability 1:
Proven leadership skills and ability to work with little direct supervision. Ability to effectively guide and direct staff to efficiently run routine histology processes.
Required Skill/Ability 2:
Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced, clinical laboratory.
Required Skill/Ability 3:
Demonstrated ability to microscopically identify origin and tissue type. Familiarity with using a LIS. Strong attention to detail, especially when checking for accuracy and recording measurements.
Required Skill/Ability 4:
Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of staff in a professional manner.
Required Skill/Ability 5:
Demonstrated ability to examine specimens under a light and fluorescent microscope to determine accurate staining for routine, special, and IHC specimen.
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:
Six, or more, years’ experience working in a Pathology/Histology Laboratory. One year of experience in a leadership position.& Proficient in HAT (Histology asset tracking). Experience using a LIS, preferably CoPath.
Preferred Licenses or Certifications:
Experience preparing for CAP, and other regulatory, inspections. Certification as an HT (ASCP). Bachelor’s degree, preferably a science related major.
Weekend Hours Required?
Occasional
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The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.
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