Pathologist Assistant Lead

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Organization:

CPMC-California Pacific Med Center Davies

Position Overview:

Integrates advanced knowledge, theory and practice to serve as a subject matter expert in assigned areas of the laboratory. With advanced training and education, maintains competence in all practices to perform pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic procedures on biological specimens to aid health care providers in the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and prevention of disease. Participates in, and coordiantes all aspects of, the daily operation of the assigned laboratory areas. Monitors, assesses, organizes and coordinates the daily activities of co-workers to ensure a smooth and continuous workflow overall, or within an assigned area. Duties routinely include staff scheduling, arranging coverage for staff absences, assigning work, prioritizing work, directing problem-solving and trouble-shooting, ensuring shift-to-shift continuity, and managing customer complaints or inquiries. Leads the development and implementation of new policies, procedures and protocols to streamline workflow, improve efficiency, and enhance the safety and reliability of testing; trains and assesses the competency of co-workers; provides guidance and direction to staff, enabling the accurate, timely and efficient completion of instrument maintenance, quality control, non-conforming even event management and records management; provides constructive feedback and recognition to peers, reinforcing Sutter''s values and focusing the team''s efforts on providing safe, reliable care; and serves as the liaison between laboratory leadership and staff, physicians, patients, family and other hospital staff, leading communication huddles and other structured team meetings (e.g. Daily Engagement).

Job Description:

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's: Biological sciences, allied health science or related field from a regionally accredited college/university

• Other: Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Pathologists' Assistant program

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

• ASCP-American Society for Clinical Pathologist

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

• 8 years of recent relevant experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge/Skills: Demonstrated subject matter expertise and superior technical competence in gross and post-mortem examinations, laboratory operations, and quality assurance in surgical pathology.

• Quantity of Work: Ability to organize and prioritize job duties and assigned tasks for self and team to insure completion within expected time-frames.

• Quality of Work: Ability to lead team to accurately, precisely, and reliably perform job duties and assigned tasks. Demonstrates sound judgment and problem solving relevant to own and team's assigned duties.

• Culturally Competent Communication: Ability to compassionately and effectively interact with individuals and groups of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs and behaviors.

• Workflow Management: Ability to coordinate team's efforts to appropriately respond to fluctuations in volume, unexpected situations or problems such as equipment or information system failures, shift-to-shift hand-offs, priority test orders, and specimen integrity issues.

• Adherence to Practices & Procedures: Ability to direct team to follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence. Knowledge of applicable local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures aimed at ensuring the privacy and safety of patients.

• Mentoring/Developing: Ability to train; provide constructive feedback and recognition to; mentor and coach peers, reinforcing Sutter's values and focusing team's efforts on providing safe, reliable care."

Job Shift:

Evenings

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

10

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $83.75 to $117.25 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health's comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.