Surgical Pathology Laboratory Lead Manager
Position Summary
This position reports to the Senior Academic Administrator for Anatomic Pathology and is technically supervised by the Vice-Chair of Anatomic Pathology. This position interacts with Stony Brook University Hospital leadership and external regulatory agencies.
Duties of the Surgical Pathology Lead Manager
- Partner with the Senior Administrator and the Vice Chair for Anatomic Pathology to recruit histology laboratory staff and Pathology Assistants.
- Conduct annual staff evaluations and oversee laboratory staff scheduling to ensure optimal diagnostic services, in compliance with University Hospital Policies and Procedures. Oversee technical staff and work-flow. Ensure participation in national technical staff competency programs, as mandated by the NY State Department of Health, CLEP, CAP and JCAHO standards. Maintain updated procedure manuals based on regulatory agency standards and University Hospital policies. Participate in corrective actions as directed by SBUH policies.
- Ensure the security of the supply chain for equipment and supplies.
- Meet the needs of changing or emerging services in Surgical Pathology. Oversee immunohistochemistry procedures and deploy solutions to process tissues for electron microscopy.
- Interface with the Anatomic Pathology LIS Coordinator and ensure efficient workflow through LIS training of technical staff.
- Support the Vice Chair for Quality Improvement for data collection for the AP QA and QI programs.
- Train technical staff, medical students, and residents to process surgical pathology specimens. Develop and participate in continuing education and in-service education.
- Participate in Corporate Compliance Plan.
- Ensure that policies, standards, and environmental monitors are in compliance with requirements of the SBU Office of Health and Safety. Communicate results of environmental safety monitors to laboratory staff, the Directors of Surgical Pathology and the Residency Program, and to the Senior Departmental Administrator for Anatomic Pathology.
- Address Facilities and Housekeeping issues.
Qualifications
Required:
- BS Degree in Medical Technology or one of the biological sciences is required. In lieu of a BS degree in Medical Technology or a biological science, an additional 8 years of experience is required.
- Certification as a NY State Education Department Clinical Laboratory Technologist.
- At least 6 years of work experience working in a Surgical Pathology/Histology Laboratory.
- Experience in utilization of a Laboratory Information System to optimize Histology Laboratory operations.
- Experience in data generation and analysis for Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement.
- Experience with laboratory bar coding and tracking programs.
Preferred:
- Masters Degree.
- Experience in a teaching hospital laboratory environment.
- 2 years supervisory experience in the specialty area of Histology.
Special Notes: Resume/CV should be included with the online application.
Posting Overview: This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).
If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.
- Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
- All Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
- This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
- This function/position may be designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.
Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:
- Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services.
- Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
- Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen.
- Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre-employment screenings.
- Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).
Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.
Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
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Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $114624 - $145370 / year.
The above salary range (or hiring range) represents SBUH’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
In addition, all UUP positions have an additional $3400 for location.
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Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck. SBUH provides generous leave, health plans, and state pension that add to your bottom line.
If Temporary extra duties are assigned, temporary extra pay will be considered.
