What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pathologists' Assistant Supervisor (FT) - Bethlehem, PA position at St. Luke's University Health Network?
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The Laboratory Supervisor – Pathologists’ Assistant is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the Anatomic pathology staff and laboratory functions. Maintains the operation of the section to meet minimum standards of laboratory accrediting agencies. Performs duties of a Pathologists’ Assistant concurrent with supervisory functions. Serves as network technical specialist in assigned area of expertise.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervises the assigned staff. Manages the selection/training/orientation/monitoring/competence and continuing education of laboratory staff; evaluates performance and makes recommendations for personnel actions.
- Prepares the daily work schedule to coordinate workflow on a daily basis. Adjusts staffing to accommodate unscheduled staffing concerns. Performs routine bench assignment as warranted by workload and staffing.
- Delegates responsibilities and duties to employees so the section runs smoothly in supervisor’s absence.
- Uses elements of competency assessment outlined by College of American Pathologists including direct observation of staff performance to ensure laboratory requirements are met.
- Supervises the maintenance of instrumentation and ensures that resources are available for troubleshooting technical and instrument operations.
- Serves as the network laboratory expert/resource. Ensures quality standard work practices/procedures/policies throughout network laboratories. Assists in the developing, implementing, revising, interpreting and enforcing the policies and procedures and service standards. Reviews results with Pathologist.
- Maintains current technical/scientific knowledge in assigned area of expertise.
- Compiles data and prepares reports and may work on special assigned projects.
- Maintains effective communication within the department through section meetings, supervisors’ meetings, meeting with Pathologist, etc. Serves on various laboratory/hospital committees.
- With Laboratory Quality Manager, designs and implements a Quality Management process/program to document performance and resolve system problems and service complaints.
- Provides input to Anatomic Pathology Laboratory Manager for annual budget and to explain variances. Maintains cost effective inventory.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Sitting up to 7 hours per day - 2 hour increments. Standing up to 5 hours per day – 2 hour increments. Walking - up to 7 hours per day - short increments. Occasionally uses fingers to manipulate small vials, pipetting, etc. Moderate use of hands for operation of laboratory equipment and computer keyboard. Occasional lifting of boxes/equipment up to 30 lbs. Occasional pushing/pulling of equipment. Frequent stooping, bending. Occasional crouching. Frequent reaching above shoulder level and stretching across work area (30" depth). Hearing as it relates to normal, high and low frequencies. Seeing as it relates to general, far, near, color and peripheral vision. Depth perception.
EDUCATION:
Certification by the Board of Registry, American Society of Clinical
Pathology (ASCP) as a Pathologists’ Assistant (PA).
TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of five years gross dissection laboratory experience required. Two years supervisory experience preferred.
Position works on the bench as a Pathologists' Assistant a minimum 50% of the time.
Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!
St. Luke's University Health Network is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
