Temp - Cyto Tech Histology Laboratory - Cyto Tech Histotechnologist Supervisor (Days) Pittsfield MA - Della Infotech : Job Details

This position is for the Anatomic Pathology department.RATE WILL BE ADJUSTED FOR LOCAL TRAVELERS (10% reduction of posted rate if perm address is w/i 50 miles of facility). To avoid delays in processing, please provide perm address at upload/submission. Thank you! Requested time off during the course of this assignment MUST be noted and verified at upload. RTO REQUESTS AFTER UPLOAD WILL NOT BE APPROVED!! NO MORE THAN 5 DAYS OF RTO WILL BE ACCEPTED (less is better). The Department Supervisor is responsible for the management and supervision of all functions and activities in their department at all Laboratory facilities. This includes:

• Processing and reporting of laboratory specimens assuring rapid and accurate results,
• Maintaining laboratory records, training and competency assessment of lab technical staff,
• Ensuring the departments are in compliance with CAP, JCAHO, and other accrediting agencies.
• Serving as a liaison with physicians and nursing staff.
• Operating within the departments' budgets, and
• Following all hospital and laboratory policies and procedures with a focus on improving the patient experience, quality of care, and the current and future financial performance of the laboratory.
• Is responsible for ensuring established QC calibrations procedures for all tests including initiation or remedial action for out of control situations are followed.
• Ensures the performance of all routine maintenance and calibration of clinical analyzers.
• Ensures performance of all LIS functions necessary to complete patient testing and specimen processing.
• Must participate in continuing education programs and consults current technical literature to keep abreast of changes in the field.
• Is responsible for maintaining reagent and supply inventories.
• Teaching students who are enrolled in the School of Medical Technology under the direction of the Director of the Medical Technology School.

Additional Requirements:

• The Department Supervisor is responsible for the management and supervision of all functions and activities in their department at all Laboratory facilities including off site facilities. This includes the processing and reporting of laboratory specimens assuring rapid and accurate results, maintaining laboratory records, training and competency assessment of lab technical staff, ensuring the departments are in compliance with CAP, JCAHO, and other accrediting agencies.
• Serving as a liaison wih physicians and nursing staff.
• Operating within the departments' budgets, and following all hospital and laboratory policies and procedures with a focus on improving the patient experience, quality of care, and the current and future financial performance of the laboratory.
• Is responsible for ensuring established QC calibrations procedures for all tests including initiation or remedial action for out of control situations are followed.
• Ensures the performance of all routine maintenance and calibration of clinical analyzers.
• Ensures performance of all LIS functions necessary to complete patient testing and specimen processing.
• Must participate in continuing education programs and consults current technical literature to keep abreast of changes in the field.
• Is responsible for maintaining reagent and supply inventories.
• Teaching students who are enrolled in the School of Medical Technology under the direction of the Director of the Medical Technology School.
• Ability to understand the technical and workload requirements of the department in order to determine staffing needs.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with management and staff to address, resolve, and improve relationships to satisfy customer expectations.
• Demonstrates positive attitude, initiative, flexibility to change and adapt.

8hrs non-billable orientationOT, Holiday multipliers: 1.25%Call/Call-Back not applicable to this needRequirement description : This position is for the Anatomic Pathology department.

• Five (5) years of recent experience in an approved laboratory as a supervisor or seven years (7) as a Histotechnologist or Cytotechnologist .
• HT/CT - Histology or cytology certified thru ASCP - EQUIVALENT CERTIFICATION NOT ACCEPTED
• Experience in specific department discipline is required.
• BS in Science (or higher Science degree) Required
• Knowledge of HIS, LIS, and current word processing, spread sheet and presentation (PowerPoint) software applications.
• Experience in scheduling and in the resolution of personnel issues preferred.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• AT LEAST TWO SPECIFIC INTERVIEW DATES/TIMES OF AVAILABILITY FOR INTERVIEW MUST BE ADDED TO PROFILE - PROFILES WILL NOT BE PRESENTED WITHOUT THIS INFORMATION. ANYTIME WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Profile Requirements:

• Work History
• Skills Checklist (pertinent to position), current to 1 year
• 1 Supervisory Signed Reference (from within the past two years of employment)
• License/Certifications - MUST be uploaded with profile (

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :

• ASCP
• BLS (AHA)

Weekend Requirements : Occasional Weekends/Holidays required if needed On Call Requirements : No Call