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Job: Supervisor Cytology Laboratory

Hours: 07:00am-3:30pm with variable day shift hours to cover procedures

Department: LAB-Cytology

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Supervisor Cytology Laboratory is responsible for planning, coordinating and supervising daily operations in pathology and more specifically cytology. This position will assure that quality services are delivered with high reliability in conjunction with the respective physician leadership and management teams.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:

+ Monitor and direct daily operations including staff schedules, workflow, supply inventory, patient care, equipment function and intra-and inter-departmental communication.

+ Develop and maintain department standards to ensure quality care is provided. Ensure compliance with licensure, accreditation and safety standards for pathology andcytology.

+ Facilitate and/or provide expertise in initial investigation of exception situations, equipment failure or other adverse events. Document any such events and escalates resolution through additional resources with appropriate judgment and urgency.

+ Demonstrate a working knowledge of Clinical and Information Technology systems and software products as they apply to the lab in general, pathology and cytology. Provide direction to staff and others in episodes of information system downtime.

+ Lead quality assurance and process improvement programs; ensuring effective change control in implementation of new policies, technology or procedural changes for specific work groups.

+ Develops and/or assists in the creation of policies or procedures subject to review of physician leadership and management. Coordinate training associated with new policies or procedures to provide clarity and staff compliance.

+ Provide technical guidance and expertise to staff and/or users. Function in a clinical or technical role in the acute care setting as needed. Maintain clinical knowledge and expertise to effectively contribute to patient care when needed.

+ Serve on committees and task forces as requested. Work collaboratively in a professional manner with intra- and inter-departmental teams to assure care continuity and process improvement.

+ Implement and maintain proficiency testing program. Investigate and document proficiency testing failures and provide corrective actions.

+ Assists manager in analysis of new test systems and the decision making process for optimum delivery of services.

+ Monitor employee performance, competence and professional development.

+ Functions as a Cytotechnologist, as required.

+ Maintains expertise within specialty and shares this knowledge with team members. Maintains sufficient knowledge of primary lab services and related industry developments as applicable.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:

+ Maintains professional acumen and required certifications. Seeks education and self-improvement.

+ Participates in applicable organizational and industry interest groups, professional associations and committees.

+ Assist manager in preparation and monitoring of departmental finances including budget planning, budget variance reporting and value management.

+ Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Cytotechnologist Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or equivalent certifying agency.

+ Bachelor of Science degree in Allied Health or related degree

+ Five (5) or more years of cytology experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Five (5) or more years in pathology.

+ Previous supervisory experience.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

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We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

REQNUMBER: 263106