Position Summary

** This is a long-term temporary position. Temporary positions can be ended at any time**

This position reports to the Administrative Director and is technically supervised by the Chair of Anatomic Pathology. Responsibilities include the administrative and technical day-to-day operations of the Histology Laboratory, including the grossing area.

This position interacts with Medical Center clinical and executive staff and faculty, University faculty and staff, external regulatory agencies, other health care institutions and vendors and may represent the Department of Laboratories at professional association conferences.

Duties of an Associate Technical Director of Surgical Pathology may include but are not limited to the following:

• Will be responsible for personnel recruitments, discipline, evaluations and scheduling to ensure the highest standards of technical excellence and necessary coverage for the delivery of patient care services while complying with University Hospital Policies and Procedures. Responsible for supervision of staff on a day-to-day basis, work-flow and problem resolution. Develops and implements competency program for all staff as mandated by regulatory agencies. Responsible for the development and maintenance of policy and procedure manuals based on regulatory agency standards and University Hospital policies and procedures.

• Maintains the laboratory's accreditation by compliance with all established standards, i.e., NYS DOH, CLEP, CAP, JCAHO, etc.

• Develops, implements and monitors personnel, supply and expense and capital equipment budgets. Responsible for ordering equipment and supplies to ensure satisfactory levels are maintained

• In conjunction with the Pathology Vice Chair and Director of Anatomic Pathology where appropriate, responsible for evaluating and implementing new methodologies, programs, supplies and equipment which may result in improved quality, enhanced revenue generation and/or cost savings. Plans, coordinates and implements reorganization or expansion of laboratory facilities to meet the needs of changing or emerging clinical services. Participates in supervisory projects that enhance the operation of the laboratories as assigned.

• Works with AP LIS Coordinator to ensure LIS program success and is responsible for LIS training of staff to ensure efficient workflow.

• Works with Director of Anatomic Pathology on AP QA program as assigned.

• Responsible for teaching and training staff, students and residents in methodologies. Develops and participates in continuing education and in-service education programs.

• Adherence to Corporate Compliance Plan and participation in Laboratory Compliance Plan and identifies compliance issues as per Corporate Compliance Plan procedures.

• Identifies facilities deficiency and moves forward those not resolved in a timely manner by Facilities and housekeeping.

• Responsible for safety program, working with the Laboratory Quality Systems Manager and the Director of Anatomic Pathology.

• • Benchmarking efforts in Surgical Pathology laboratories:

Knowledge with current benchmarking programs Solucient

Provision of information to Laboratory Quality Systems Manager

Review of reports with Director of Anatomic Pathology and Laboratory Administrator

Partner with Director of Anatomic Pathology to determine strategy for options to resolve issues that prevent optimal performance in benchmarking program

Qualifications:

Required:

• BS Degree in Medical Technology or one of the biological sciences is required. In lieu of a BS degree in Medical Technology or a biological science, an additional 8 years of experience is required.
• NY State Education Department Clinical Laboratory Technologist or Histology Technician license is required.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in a clinical laboratory which must be in the specialty area of Histology.
• Experience with a Laboratory Information System required.
• Experience in Quality Assurance required.
• Experience with laboratory bar coding and tracking programs required.

Preferred:

• Masters Degree.
• Experience in a teaching hospital laboratory preferred.
• 2 years supervisory experience in the specialty area of Histology.

Special Notes: Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

Posting Overview: This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).

If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.

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• Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
• All Hospital positions maybe subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
• This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
• This function/position maybe designated as "essential." This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.

Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services*
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen*
• Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

*The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.

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Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $XX,XXX - $XX,XXX.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents SBUH's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

In addition, all full time UUP positions have a $3,026 location pay.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck. SBUH provides generous leave, health plans, and state pension that add to your bottom line.