Anatomic Pathology (AP) Clinical Operations Director

$91,144 - $115,935/Yr

University of Colorado - Aurora, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Aurora, CO

101-250 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Anatomic Pathology (AP) Clinical Operations Director at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is responsible for leading and managing laboratory operations within the Department of Pathology. This role involves collaboration with various stakeholders to address complex technical and human resource issues, oversee process improvements, and ensure quality and timely laboratory services. The director will develop workflows, policies, and procedures while coordinating services across departments to enhance operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and administer the activities of the gross laboratory, histology laboratory, cytopathology laboratory, and morgue.
• Serve as key interface between the anatomic pathology laboratories, other departmental laboratories/divisions, and UC Health services, clinics, and operating rooms.
• Meet with and prepare reports for the laboratory medical director and other departmental leaders, such as workload statistics, errors/deviations, and quality metrics.
• Supervise laboratory supervisors, Histology, Cytology, and support staff; and collaborate with pathology assistants.
• Plan, supervise, and assign work to staff, evaluate performance, and conduct training.
• Provide oversight of equipment and facilities in the anatomic laboratories and associated clinical spaces.
• Implement department strategic goals approved by Department Chair, Vice Chair of Anatomic Pathology, and Administration.
• Engage with department leaders and faculty to effect short term and long-term goals and strategic visions.
• Monitor quality assurance metrics and develop quality improvement programs.
• Perform cost studies as needed for contracts, negotiations, and compliance.
• Develop, implement, and monitor flow of funds for anatomic pathology laboratories, for review by Administrator, Clinical Leaders, and Chair.
• Ensure laboratory and provider compliance with regulatory and licensing agencies.
• Execute policy review, development, implementation, and auditing to ensure regulatory compliance and quality assurance.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in biological science, nutrition, nursing, health, human services, psychology, counseling, social work, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
• A minimum of five (5) years of clinical laboratory experience.
• A minimum of three (3) years of supervisory/managerial experience.
• A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.

Nice-to-haves

• MBA/MPA
• Ten (10) years' of experience working in a high volume, hospital based clinical lab.
• HT or HTL certification, or certification as Pathologist Assistant, strongly preferred.
• Immunohistochemistry Certification (QIHC, ASCP)

Benefits

• 401(a) Retirement Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service