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Manager, Pathology

San Francisco, CAOnsiteFull TimeManager / Head$161,491–$242,258 /yrPosted 22 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • histology
  • pathology
  • transcription
  • cytology
  • pre-analytic
  • analytic
  • post-analytic
  • anatomic pathology
  • regulatory standards
  • workflow standardization

Nice to have

  • healthcare related field

Role summary

Sutter Health is seeking a Manager for Pathology at CPMC-California Pacific Med Center Davies. This role involves managing and providing operational and technical leadership for histology, pathology, transcription, and cytology areas. The manager will plan operations, ensure compliance with laws and regulations, establish protocols, identify best practices, standardize workflows, and develop action plans. They will also build partnerships with internal/external stakeholders and resolve complex situations. A Bachelor's degree in Biology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related healthcare field, or equivalent experience, is required, along with HTL-Histotechnologist or Certified Cytotechnologist certification. A minimum of 8 years of recent relevant experience is necessary.

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Organization:

CPMC-California Pacific Med Center Davies

Position Overview:

Manages and provides operational and technical leadership for histology, pathology, transcription, and cytology pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic areas of the anatomic pathology laboratory. Plans and organizes operations and resources to ensure effective and efficient delivery of patient care consistent with applicable laws, standards and regulations. Establishes protocols and practices, ensuring compliance with department, affiliate, and/or system standards, policies and procedures, regulatory standards, and applicable laws and regulations. Identifies best practices and standardizes workflows/processes, and develops plans of action to implement changes. Develops and maintains a solid partnership with internal and external peers, leaders, and/or local/state/federal agencies to facilitate and collaborate on initiatives or issues resolution. Provides guidance and/or direct intervention in resolving challenging or complex situations.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:

  • Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
  • Bachelor's: Biology, Clinical Laboratory Science or Healthcare related field or equivalent education/experience

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

  • HTL-Histotechnologist
  • OR Certified Cytotechnologist

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

  • 8 years recent relevant experience

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

  • Expert technical and operational knowledge of pathology services, operations and workflows and how department’s process/workflow impacts other department operations.
  • Demonstrates solid clinical proficiency and knowledge to effectively plan and coordinate patient services consistent with applicable laws, standards and regulations.
  • Working knowledge and thorough understanding of state/federal/local and/or accreditation standards and requirements as it relations to operations and organization, with the ability interpret and implement applicable standards and requirements.
  • Demonstrates ability to develop and manage a budget.
  • Demonstrates tactical and analytical thinking and planning skills, and is able to develop plan to accomplish objectives, identify obstacles and resolve operational issues.
  • Ability to build and establish effective working partnership with employees, peers and/or leaders to achieve business objectives.
  • Verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to handle difficult circumstances and make sound business decisions with little direction.
  • Demonstrates ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with changing business priorities.
  • Organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects while delivering quality service and achieving business results.
  • Demonstrates ability to work/interact with a diverse population while respecting cultural and linguistic differences and fostering an inclusive work environment.
  • Ability to use essential software and applications associated with the role’s duties and responsibilities.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

Occasionally

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $161,491.20 to $242,257.60 / annual salary

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

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