The Laboratory Manager provides operational leadership and oversight for the Histology-Cytology Laboratory at Cambridge Health Alliance, ensuring the highest quality technical performance in accordance with the Cytology and Histology Department's service delivery goals and standards.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Assists the Laboratory Director in the interviewing, orientation coordination, and training of all new employees for the Cytology and Histology Department
Responsible for the annual review and competency evaluation of all staff
Writes and periodically reviews procedures and policies for the department
Works on bench as needed to process and prepare surgical specimens
Responsible for evaluating new laboratory techniques and procedures
Effectively manages the inventory of supplies, purchasing and budgeting for the department
Responsible for maintaining Cytology/Histology in a state of readiness for CAP, JCAHO and CLIAA inspections
Actively participates in committees/task force meetings as required
Conducts regular department meetings with staff to both relay information and to seek input from staff on the operations of the department
Review and maintains all quality control data and instrument maintenance records
Works closely with the Pathologists and Histology staff to ensure that the department adheres to established surgical turn-around-times parameters
Works closely with the Pathologists and Cytology staff to identify and correct factors that prevent optimal turn-around-times for PAP smear specimens
Integrates quality improvement into daily work; conducts audits as needed and reports findings to the monthly Quality Improvement committee
Effectively meets the department's scheduling and staffing needs
Provides a leadership role in the development of a productive work team; engages the staff in the development of improvement efforts
Responsible for the maintenance of Frozen Section and Fine Needle Aspirates areas at all three hospital campuses
Effectively manages the transport of specimens from all three hospital ORs
Works closely with the Pathologists and Pathology Assistant to provide support in the grossing area
Works closely with the Pathologists and Cytotechnologists to improve the turn-around-times for non-GYN specimens
Education/Certification:
Histology (HT) Certification required
Bachelor's Degree in a Biological Science or Chemistry preferred
5 years of full-time applicable experience within the last 10 years
Successful completion of a Histotechnician or Histotechnologist program with HTL certification preferred
Additional requirements:
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
Experience in processing, fixation, microtomy and staining of surgical specimens; Immunohistochemistry experience required
Experience with instrumentation, troubleshooting skills and ability to manage quality control systems
Computer skills essential; Word, Excel and Meditech computer experience preferred; familiarity with Dragon desired
Strong Human Resources and team building skills; must be able to serve as a liaison between Cytology/Histology lab and the Physician group
Knowledge of Cytology Lab preferred
Familiarity with CAP accreditation requirements preferred