Manager of Laboratory - Anatomic Pathology

Manager of Laboratory - Anatomic Pathology

Aiken Regional Medical Centers, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a 273-bed acute care facility providing top quality and safe healthcare to the residents of Aiken and surrounding communities since 1917. Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been ranked a top hospital in South Carolina by the American Heart Association for its treatment of heart attack, heart failure and Stroke, and most recently, coronary artery disease.

Additionally, Aiken Regional provides comprehensive healthcare services such as behavioral health (Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health), emergency medical care (main hospital and ER at Sweetwater), orthopedic surgeries, maternity, rehabilitation services(Hitchcock Rehabilitation Services), imaging, and wound care.

Visit us online at: https://www.aikenregional.com

Position Description:

The Anatomic Pathology Manager is responsible for the daily operations of the Histology and Cytology lab including the gross cutting room and will oversee, assist and guide Histology and Cytology departments. Will actively integrate the entire Anatomic Pathology functions throughout the departmental shifts. Will be responsible to organize the workflow to result in optimum efficiency utilizing appropriate metrics to maximize the departmental operations efficiencies. Manager will collaborate with department pathologists and other known experts and regulatory authorities on such technical issues. Provide guidance to the anatomic pathology departments and medical directors.

Duties:

• Assist in both short and long range A/P laboratory plans that are consistent with the mission, vision, strategic and business plans.
• Will plan, coordinate, and take lead(including Medical Director and Clinical Laboratory) on integrating A/P functions throughout all shifts, including scheduling, monitoring, data collection, data presentation, and the implementation of approved new initiatives
• Assists director, clinical laboratory, and other department leaders within the laboratory in the assurance of compliance with all state, federal, and any other applicable regulatory agency requirements
• Coordinates and allocates A/P activities to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency
• Assures all policies, procedures, record keeping, QA/QC, testing documentation are maintained and up to date
• Ensures lab safety and appropriate ergonomics across the A/P lab
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefit Highlights

• Unlimited Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• Tuition/Certification Reimbursement after 6 months
• Culture of Excellence – Employee Recognition program
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Clinical Nursing Ladder opportunities
• SoFi student loan refinancing program
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300 Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. 

Requirements:          

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Anatomic Pathology is preferred.  A Bachelors degree in the physical science may be considered if paired with relevant experience in a clinical lab. Advanced management degrees or courses are highly preferred.
• Experience must include escalating levels of responsibility and a demonstrated ability to manage staff in achievement of department goals. Investigative and problem solving skills. Have a strong understanding of the workflow of the Clinical Laboratory. 
• Registration by ASCP or equivalent Board of Registry preferred.

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