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Sonic Healthcare USA - Austin, TX
posted 2 months ago
About the position
The Cytology Processing - Assistant Supervisor is responsible for assisting in the overall operation of the cytology department, including the orientation, evaluation, and documentation of testing personnel's performance. This role involves collaborating with the Department Supervisor and Cytology Manager to establish and maintain departmental policies and procedures, ensuring quality control, quality assurance, and safety. The Assistant Supervisor also plays a key role in managing departmental expenses and productivity, while promoting a supportive work environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist in hiring and directing departmental staff in the performance of their duties.
- Assist in interviewing all prospective applicants for the department.
- Assist in new team member orientation and training.
- Assist in competency testing and performance appraisals for team members.
- Utilize staff effectively through scheduling and work assignments.
- Assist in overseeing and maintaining preanalytical phases of testing including accessioning, aliquotting, and processing of specimens.
- Maintain department workflow to meet TAT requirements while assuring proper identification and quality of preparation.
- Maintain quality control and quality assurance programs, taking corrective action when indicated.
- Update staff regarding new instrumentation, procedures, and pre-analytical methods.
- Follow and enforce all safety policies.
- Assist in maintaining departmental expenses within targeted goals.
- Maintain appropriate chemicals and supplies to correspond with testing requirements.
- Monitor archiving and disposal of specimens to comply with specified retention and discard policies.
- Identify and recommend items for capital purchase.
- Evaluate data to determine the most cost-effective methods and supplies.
- Utilize acquired skills and abilities to perform pre-analytical procedures required for cytology testing.
- Assist with the implementation of new pre-analytical testing methodology in conjunction with Cytology Processing Supervisor and Cytology Manager.
- Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, deferring problem specimens for handling according to company policy.
- Perform miscellaneous duties and/or special projects as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma required; preferred degree in Science.
- Minimum of two years' experience in a high volume laboratory or similar setting; preferred experience as a Cytology Prep Technician, Specimen processing, MLT or HT background.
- Ability to organize and direct high volume workflow including the selection, training, and motivation of personnel, identification and resolution of problems, and effective decision-making under pressure.
