Laboratory Manager-EM Path

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Title: Laboratory Manager-EM Path Location: Upper East Side Org Unit: EM Path Lab Work Days: Monday-Friday Weekly Hours: 35.00 Exemption Status: Exempt Salary Range: $118,400.00 - $135,200.00 *As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices Position Summary Under guidance, manages the administrative and technical components of the Renal/Electron Microscopy (EM) Pathology Division and supervises various activities related to the planning, quality assurance, performance and supervision of the clinical laboratory. Job Responsibilities Oversees front-end activities, including specimen accessioning, coordination of consultation practice, slide management and phone communications. Trains staff on utilization of, and special reports generation from, CoPath. Serves as main point of contact. Handles client service issues and serves as liaison with institutional accounts. Ensures specimen mailing guidelines are met and ensures clients maintain adequate supply of jars, requisitions and mailers. Monitors financial issues and outstanding A/R. Supervises, recruits and on-boards both technical and administrative staff. Ensures all required training is completed and documented. Triages specimens and performs gross digital dictation of renal/non-renal biopsies for Light Immunofluorescence and Electron Microscopy. Utilizes tissue processors, microtomes and other equipment for tissue processing/specimen sectioning/slide labeling. Ensures that EM facilities and equipment are in optimal and proper working condition. Coordinates preventative maintenance and repairs as needed. May advise on upgrades for performance enhancements. Responsible for daily calibration and alignment of electron microscope when utilized. Maintains and ensures Electron Microscopy samples are properly stored, maintained and preserved for future use. Ensures ABT tracking is in place for all specimens. Oversees the filing of microscopy slides, tissue blocks (paraffin / resin), images and reports. Maintains database for data retrieval for research projects, conferences and special studies. Carries out digital photography of specimens. Transfers data to appropriate servers and media. Manages servers and ensures HIPAA compliance. Ensures data is maintained in an organized retrievable database. Ensures staff remain compliant with training and certifications necessary for a diagnostic chemical laboratory within NYS and NYC. Participates in NYS and CAP on-site surveys. Responds to deficiencies, if applicable. Oversees lab safety and ensures compliance with all local, state and federal regulations. Documents non-compliance and resolutions. Ensures maintenance of lab standards in accordance with the College of American Pathologists (CAP) and Joint Commission. Develops, maintains and/or disseminates departmental/functional-specific policies and procedures. Responsible for maintaining a departmental SOP manual in accordance with NYP Surgical Pathology guidelines. Generates custom reports for analysis, statistics and budgets. Responsible for all Quality Assurance/Quality Control measures in the laboratory. Creates and presents quarterly utilization reports. Responsible for procurement activities. Prepares and maintains solutions, supplies, and ancillary material necessary for continued operation of the lab. Responsible for service contracts and maintaining adequate par levels. Maintains chemical inventories. Education Bachelor's Degree Experience Bachelor's or higher degree in clinical laboratory technology (or a related title) OR a Bachelor's or higher degree from a program with a major in biology, chemistry, or the physical sciences AND an advanced certificate from a college or university credit-bearing program in clinical laboratory technology registered as licensure qualifying at the time of graduation or the substantial equivalent of such program. Approximately 5 years of electron microscopy and/or histological experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Demonstrated leadership experience. Knowledge and competency of laboratory administration, and the operation of laboratory equipment, instrumentation and the collection and processing of laboratory specimens. Licenses and Certifications NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist License or Restricted Clinical Laboratory License or NYS Histotechnology License Working Conditions/Physical Demands Must be fit tested and wear airborne respirators for hazardous chemicals when required. Ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs without assistance. Ability to wear Personal Protective Material when required. Ability to work with hazardous organic and inorganic chemicals. Must be able to work with carcinogenic and mutagenic materials. Will be required to work with Biological and Pathological Hazards associated with human and animal tissue. These include, but are not limited to: blood, anatomical tissue, HIV, Hepatitis (all forms), additional pathogens not herein described. Will be required to work with sharp objects such as, but not limited to: knives, diamond knives, razor blades, large and fine point probes, fine point tweezers, additional potentially hazardous sharp material. 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