UPMC Jameson is hiring a Supervisor, Pathologists’ Assistant to join the Lab Services Team! This full-time role will work Monday through Friday with occasional travel to other Anatomical Pathology sites in the region as needed.

Purpose:
Under the general administrative direction of the Administrative Director, Pathology, supervises all pathologist assistants and autopsy technician in the performance of procedures as well as Laboratory Assistants, Lead Technologists and Tissue Transporters. Is responsible for cost center budget, hiring discipline, capital requests, etc. Provides exceptional service to patients a courteous service to clinicians. Serves as the primary trainer for Resident Pathologists in their training in gross surgical and autopsy pathology.

Responsibilities:

Develop tissue handling protocols and procedures for research studies in conjunction with research investigators. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of pathophysiology for case types seen at the UPMCHS. Direct others in specimen triage, description, orientation and sectioning. Orient, train, develop and supervise Resident Pathologists, pathologist Assistants, Autopsy Technicians, Laboratory Assistants and Tissue Transporters. Prepare non-physician schedules, job duty assignments and evaluations. Responsible for Anatomic Pathology Lab Information System software update, physician training and procedural issues. Perform inventory, ordering, maintenance and storage of supplies and equipment in the department. Oversee the operation and development of the Laboratory Information System as related to Gross Pathology, Operating Room Consultation and Autopsy Pathology. Respond to all work situations in a professional manner. Perform quality assurance monitoring and follow-up gross in surgical and autopsy pathology. Convey a positive attitude with courtesy, respect and initiative in all work situations. Review procedure manuals and develops new procedures and policies. Develop and documents recommendations for capital and operating budget and submits to the Administrative Director of Pathology. Serve as the primary trainer of Resident Pathologists, Fellows and Medical Students in gross surgical and autopsy pathology of adolescent, audit and geriatric patients as well as the Laboratory Information and Medical Archival Systems (MARS). Communicate with clinicians regarding specimen procurement, delivery and orientation, including interoperative specimen orientation. Assume responsibility for the front end of Pathology Services insuring optimal care is provided. Supervise the operation of the Surgical Pathology Gross Room, Frozen Section Rooms, and the Autopsy Suites. Perform employee performance appraisals. Perform duties according to the Basics of Service Excellence when interacting with visitors, patients, hospital personnel, medical staff and coworkers. Act as the department of Pathology safety and regulatory agent in keeping up to date with new standards and oversees safety training for Anatomic Pathology. Monitor operating costs and expenditures, productivity levels and procedure volumes for his/her cost center, with monthly variance reports to the Administrative Director of Pathology. Interview, screen and recommend to the Administrative Director of Pathology candidates for job vacancies. Adhere to departmental and hospital policies.