University of Rochester
Assistant Supervisor, Technical, Surgical Pathology
University of Rochester, Rochester, New York, United States, 14600
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Job Location (Full Address):
Select a Shipping Address, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14627
Opening:
Worker Subtype:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Department:
500234 Histopathology
Grade:
UR URCA 214 H
Compensation Range:
$34.50 - $44.85
The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
Responsibilities:
Provides technical supervision of a section or unit of laboratory operation involving patient care functions affecting the well being, comfort and safety of patients.Responsibilities Position Summary: The technologist will be the point person for daily operations within the surgical pathology laboratory. Daily decisions are required regarding workload, providing customer service assistance to internal and external parties, handling immediate human resource issues, and meeting the needs of the department's anatomic pathologists and residents for diagnostic requests and research projects. A good working knowledge of gross anatomy, histology and immunohistochemistry is desirable. Previous grossing experience is also desirable. Exceptional record keeping skills, and organizational abilities are required to document reagent testing and validity, parallel study analysis between methods, quality control and quality assurance records, documentation of technician training, preventative maintenance and workload activities. Candidate should have comprehensive knowledge of New York State, CAP, and JCAHO regulations and recommendations for a clinical lab. Assessing new techniques/procedures are expected to ensure quality and up-to-date service. Teaching responsibilities include but are not limited to technicians, pathology residents and other department staff. Work Hours: Full time, Evenings, some rotating night/weekend on-call. Supervision and Direction Received: Receives administrative direction from the Surgical Pathology Chief Supervisor. Receives technical supervision from the Section Supervisor. Supervision and Direction Exercised: As the laboratory senior tech, directs the activities of the evening and overnight techs staff assigned to the Gross Room, Histology, and IHC lab. Instrument and Equipment: Microtomes, stainers, microscopes, chemical reagents and dyes, glassware, measuring, computer equipment and other equipment of similar scope and complexity. Typical Assignments and Responsibilities: - Oversee the daily operations of the laboratory. Assess work flow and assign technicians to tasks as needed. 25% - Performs all duties related to processing specimens through the laboratory. Gross small biopsies, embedding and microtomy and processes IHC requests. 60% - Perform competency assessment and training on staff as needed. 10% - Serves as a member of the Surgical Pathology Operations Committee and other ad hoc departmental committees to contribute to the growth and sound management of the unit. 2% - Other duties as assigned by the Laboratory Director and Chief Supervisor. Qualifications: Requires a NYS License as a Medical Technologist AND four years of related experience. Experience in a histology laboratory is required. The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University's mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create - and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations.
Notice: If you are a Current Employee, please log into myURHR to search for and apply to jobs using the Jobs Hub. Your application, if submitted using this portal, cannot be moved forward.
Learn. Discover. Heal. Create.
Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better.
If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals
At the University of Rochester, we commit to diversity, equity, and inclusion and united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.
Job Location (Full Address):
Select a Shipping Address, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14627
Opening:
Worker Subtype:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Department:
500234 Histopathology
Grade:
UR URCA 214 H
Compensation Range:
$34.50 - $44.85
The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
Responsibilities:
Provides technical supervision of a section or unit of laboratory operation involving patient care functions affecting the well being, comfort and safety of patients.Responsibilities Position Summary: The technologist will be the point person for daily operations within the surgical pathology laboratory. Daily decisions are required regarding workload, providing customer service assistance to internal and external parties, handling immediate human resource issues, and meeting the needs of the department's anatomic pathologists and residents for diagnostic requests and research projects. A good working knowledge of gross anatomy, histology and immunohistochemistry is desirable. Previous grossing experience is also desirable. Exceptional record keeping skills, and organizational abilities are required to document reagent testing and validity, parallel study analysis between methods, quality control and quality assurance records, documentation of technician training, preventative maintenance and workload activities. Candidate should have comprehensive knowledge of New York State, CAP, and JCAHO regulations and recommendations for a clinical lab. Assessing new techniques/procedures are expected to ensure quality and up-to-date service. Teaching responsibilities include but are not limited to technicians, pathology residents and other department staff. Work Hours: Full time, Evenings, some rotating night/weekend on-call. Supervision and Direction Received: Receives administrative direction from the Surgical Pathology Chief Supervisor. Receives technical supervision from the Section Supervisor. Supervision and Direction Exercised: As the laboratory senior tech, directs the activities of the evening and overnight techs staff assigned to the Gross Room, Histology, and IHC lab. Instrument and Equipment: Microtomes, stainers, microscopes, chemical reagents and dyes, glassware, measuring, computer equipment and other equipment of similar scope and complexity. Typical Assignments and Responsibilities: - Oversee the daily operations of the laboratory. Assess work flow and assign technicians to tasks as needed. 25% - Performs all duties related to processing specimens through the laboratory. Gross small biopsies, embedding and microtomy and processes IHC requests. 60% - Perform competency assessment and training on staff as needed. 10% - Serves as a member of the Surgical Pathology Operations Committee and other ad hoc departmental committees to contribute to the growth and sound management of the unit. 2% - Other duties as assigned by the Laboratory Director and Chief Supervisor. Qualifications: Requires a NYS License as a Medical Technologist AND four years of related experience. Experience in a histology laboratory is required. The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University's mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create - and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations.
Notice: If you are a Current Employee, please log into myURHR to search for and apply to jobs using the Jobs Hub. Your application, if submitted using this portal, cannot be moved forward.
Learn. Discover. Heal. Create.
Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better.
If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals
At the University of Rochester, we commit to diversity, equity, and inclusion and united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.