Clinical Laboratory Manager - Surgical Pathology Gross Room

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Ohio; On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

State retirement plan

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center seeks a Clinical Laboratory Manager to supervise the Surgical Pathology Gross Room and Tissue Procurement Services within Anatomic Pathology. You will oversee daily lab operations, coordinate workflow between histology and autopsy services, and lead the technical staff.

Responsibilities include staffing, training, performance assessments, maintaining SOPs, QA/QC, budget oversight, safety compliance, and providing grossing support during staff

Responsibilities

• Manages daily laboratory operations including receipt of specimens and data entry into information systems.
• Oversees workflow coordination between histology, autopsy services, and tissue procurement.
• Manages staff including hiring, training, competency assessments, annual performance reviews, and disciplinary actions when needed.
• Maintains and enforces SOPs, quality control and quality assurance for clinical and research tissues.
• Reports quality activities to the Anatomic Pathology Technical Quality Improvement Committee; ensures regulatory compliance.
• Collaborates with faculty pathologists and other lab supervisors on compliance and process improvements.
• Coordinates training and educational opportunities for medical students and residents.
• Oversees GR finances and budgets; participates in short/long term strategic planning.
• Provides grossing support during periods of staff shortages; ensures safety compliance.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences

Job description

Job Title

Clinical Laboratory Manager

Department

Medicine | Pathology

Main Job Description

Clinical Laboratory Manager who will serve as supervisor of the Surgical Pathology Gross Room (GR) Laboratory and Tissue Procurement Services (TPS) within the Anatomic Pathology Branch of the Department of Pathology.

Responsibilities

Manages and oversees the daily laboratory operations related to clinical and research activities including receipt of specimens, data entry into various information system applications, frozen section services, grossing of tissue and/or procurement of remnant tissue for research, coordination of technical work flow activities between histology and/or autopsy services, and communication with pathology physician leadership and research investigators related to technical management of surgical tissues; oversees and manages clinical and research staff including the hiring process; all technical training activities and requirements; competency assessment activities as required by regulatory guidelines; annual performance assessment; and when needed, employee disciplinary activities; manages and maintains a current GR and TPS standard operating policy and procedure manual; oversees and manages quality control and quality assurance activities pertaining to clinical and research tissue and related grossing or procurement for research; reports and discusses quality activities to the Anatomic pathology Technical Quality Improvement Committee; works in conjunction with other lab supervisors and faculty pathologists to ensure accurate and thorough operational compliance; investigates and manages issues of non-compliance including communication to pathology administrative and physician leadership; coordinates training and educational opportunities for medical students and residents; ensures prompt resolution of non-compliance and continuous process improvement; prepares and monitors annual GR finances and budget; ensures compliance with mandated safety requirements and regulations; provides grossing activities during periods of inadequate staff coverage; ensures operational compliance based on regulatory and accreditation standards; participates in short and long term strategic planning with regards to Gross Room and TPS operations; participates in special projects as assigned.

Job Requirements

Bachelors degree in Biological Sciences or equivalent education requirements. 5 years of relevant experience required. American Society of Clinical Pathology Certified in Pathologist Assistant.

Additional Information

Clinical Laboratories / Surgical Pathology - People Leader - Managerial - M2 Manager

Location

James Cancer Hospital (0375)

Position Type

Regular

Scheduled Hours

40

Shift

First Shift

Background Check

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

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