Supervisor of Clinical Pathology Laboratory - Labs/Pathology Services

University of Illinois Chicago
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Dec 20, 2024
Supervisor of Clinical Pathology Laboratory - Labs/Pathology Services Supervisor of Clinical Pathology Laboratory - Labs/Pathology Services Hiring Department: Labs/Pathology Services Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1027584 FTE: 1 Work Schedule: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm Shift: Days # of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: On-Site Posting Close Date: January 3, 2025 Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $57,886.40 - 76,960.00 / Annual Salary About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. UI Health offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. In addition all full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits. Description: The Supervisor of Clinical Pathology Laboratory oversees and coordinates the activities of the Send out department. S/he will oversee subordinate staff performing specimen receiving, accessioning, and processing in Send outs. In this capacity, the Supervisor of Clinical Pathology Laboratory coordinates day to day changes in staffing and maintains the specimen receiving and processing procedure manual in Send outs. S/he also assists in staffing the specimen processing section, and the training of laboratory personnel and laboratory and medical students. S/he will perform AP send outs, write policy and procedures for AP send outs, and incorporate AP send outs into the Send out department. Duties & Responsibilities: Receive a wide variety of Send out specimens arriving at the laboratory. Use the laboratory information system for all records functions and inquiries related to testing patient specimens and Quality Assurance data collection. Complete Problem Analysis Reports to thoroughly document any matters requiring follow-up or corrective action. Interact with physicians, patients, staff, visitors, and all customers via telephone and in person, in a pleasant and helpful manner. Work cooperatively with the administrative Pathologist staff to prepare for inspections and surveys related to accreditation requirements. Ensure readiness of Specimen Processing for said inspections. Serves as a liaison between Anatomic Pathology and Autopsy Services to ensure adherence to regulatory guidelines and policies concerning the appropriate handling of deceased patients. Develop reports, monitor data quality, and coordinates department communications for Anatomical Pathology. Monitor's privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPPA guidelines and ensure compliance with legal and ethical issues concerning AP and Autopsy services. Monitor's completion of Autopsy's. Prepare, package, track, and manage updates to Send out request both internal and external. Administer reference laboratory services, monitor reporting, resolve customer complaints, and coordinate communication between pathologists and off-site physicians. Monitor monthly cancer case audits and Tumor registry. Responsible for the monthly On-going Professional Practice Evaluation reports (OPPE reports) Responsible for obtaining proper consent from patients and their families to send out specimens to external laboratories. Seek and obtain guidance from supervisor when needed. Perform other duties as assigned. Ensure quality customer service. Coordinate customer service training. Conduct periodic in-service reviews to maintain consistent application of customer service skills. Perform General Supervisory functions. Prepare and conduct Performance Management (PMS) reviews. Institute employee discipline and counseling. Assist in employee recruitment and interview process. Assist in payroll and clockwork preparation. Assist in devising staff schedules. Review and update the Specimen Processing procedure manuals. Conduct periodic staff meetings. Participate in the Laboratory Continuing Education (CE) program. Ensure continuous workflow of the laboratory by working closely with other supervisors by communicating verbally. Ensure staff meet TAT's and Quality Assurance standards. Perform Specific Supervisory functions. Coordinate training of personnel. Complete training checklists. Complete competency evaluation. Perform quality assurance data collection. Prepare quality control reports for review by the Administrative Manager and the Departmental Quality Assurance (QAI) committee. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Required: 1. Any one or any combination of the following, totaling six (6) years (72 months), from the categories below: A. college training with a major in biological sciences or closely related field 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months) Associate's Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months) 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months) Bachelor's Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months) B. progressively responsible work experience in a clinical pathology facility which must include: hematology, urinalysis, fecal analysis, clinical chemistry, exfoliative cytology, anatomic pathology and any other ancillary procedure. To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application. Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required 180 days of employment. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. 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