What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Pathology Lead - Banner Desert position at Sonora Quest Laboratories/ Laboratory Sciences of Arizona?
Primary City/State
Mesa, Arizona
Department Name
Surgical Pathology-BDMC
Work Shift
Day
Job Category
Lab
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Position Summary
This position will coordinate the efforts of the site surgical pathology assistants and assist the AP Production Manager and AP Technical Specialists in assuring all tasks are performed appropriately. This position will be the liaison between the histology department at Papago and the hospital site surgical pathology department to assure all specimens are properly handled and triaged and that all proper documentation is completed. This position will be involved with QC/QA documentation.
Core Functions
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Mesa, Arizona
Department Name
Surgical Pathology-BDMC
Work Shift
Day
Job Category
Lab
Find your Voice, Passion, & Purpose
We are proud to offer new base pay rates starting at $24.37 per hour!
Position Summary
This position will coordinate the efforts of the site surgical pathology assistants and assist the AP Production Manager and AP Technical Specialists in assuring all tasks are performed appropriately. This position will be the liaison between the histology department at Papago and the hospital site surgical pathology department to assure all specimens are properly handled and triaged and that all proper documentation is completed. This position will be involved with QC/QA documentation.
Core Functions
- Performs all essential functions of the AP Surgical Pathology Assistant. Provides technical support for all Surgical Pathology Assistants.
- Provides daily operational oversight and technical support for the required processing and clerical functions. Ensures that quality assurance and instrumentation maintenance records meet standards of accrediting and licensing agencies. Assists the AP Production Manager and AP Technical Specialists in the implementation of new policies and procedures, including QC/QA policies and continuous quality improvement programs in accordance with the Quality System.
- Participates in AP financial monitoring and improvement. Supports and identifies potential for waste reduction and expense reduction programs. Maintains supply inventory and orders supplies as needed.
- Assists in new employee orientation and training. Provides support to AP Production Manager in performing and documenting competency. Provides input for Functional Competency Assessments for employees in appropriate time frames. Schedules staff if directed by the supervisor. Assists with basic personnel oversight including participation in selection, training, developing and providing coaching under the direction of the AP Production Manager or the site supervisor.
- Serves as a resource and communication liaison within the system. Interacts with co-workers with an emphasis on teamwork and focus on customer service. Demonstrates appropriate verbal and written skills.
- Assists the AP Technical Specialists in the writing of Surgical Pathology procedure manuals. Assists the AP Technical Specialists during inspections. Maintains Iron Mountain storage of slides and documents.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- One (1) year previous medical laboratory experience in specimen handling.
- Comprehensive understanding and knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within the Pathology field.
- Evidence of increasing responsibility in personnel interaction and organizational skills.
- AA degree. Two (2) years’ experience in a Surgical or Anatomic Pathology lab.
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