Manager, Lab
Company: Cambridge Health Alliance
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: October 11, 2024
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Job Description:
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 UnionTo 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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In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health
Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to
discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender,
age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender
identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic
protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining
a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal
employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful
discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion,
salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career
development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of
discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in
the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile
work environment.
- Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including
your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care
centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an
integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the
underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on
challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to
help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves
access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our
employees believe in where they work and why many build long,
rewarding careers at CHA.
Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that
charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision
of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also
recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and
prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional
development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is
changing the way we provide care and improving the health and
experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed,
compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of
better health and equity a reality.
At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day
knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care
to the People.
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