Manager, Cytology - Pathology

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Ohio State University is seeking a Manager of Cytology within the Department of Pathology to lead the Clinical Cytology Lab, overseeing daily operations, HR, budgeting, quality, safety, and compliance. You will supervise screening of gynecologic and exfoliative samples and train cytotechnologists in fine needle aspiration adequacy assessments.

Responsibilities include maintaining CAP education materials, credentialing data, and participating in departmental discussions on succession planning,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in cytotechnology, biology, medical technology or related field.
• ASCP certification as Technologist.
• 5 years of relevant cytology experience required.
• 8–12 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily operations of the Clinical Cytology Lab.
• Manage HR, financial and budgeting planning; ensure quality and safety programs.
• Perform primary screening of gynecologic and exfoliative non-gynecologic samples.
• Train cytotechnologists in FNA service and adequacy assessment on touch prep biopsies.
• Maintain CAP continuing education materials and credentialing stats.
• Participate in administrative discussions for succession planning.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Cytotechnology, Biology, Medical Technology or related field

Certified Technologist by ASCP

Job description

Manager, Cytology - Pathology Department: Medicine | Pathology

Position Summary

Functions as the Clinical Cytology Lab Manager within the Surgical Pathology Division in the Department of Pathology; leads and oversees daily operations, management and customer service within the clinical cytology laboratory; manages human resources, financial and budget planning and preparation, quality improvement, safety programs, compliance program, successful inspection and accreditation processes; ensures adherence to current policies and procedures related to technical, operational, and administrative areas of the laboratory. Performs all aspects of primary screening of gynecologic and exfoliative non-gynecologic patient samples; trains all cytotechnologists in fine needle aspiration service and adequacy assessment on touch prep biopsies; maintains all CAP required continuing education materials and participant documentation, oversees/maintains all monthly department statistics required by credentialing agencies; is included in many administrative discussions and decisions as a part of succession planning for the future.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Cytotechnology, Biology, Medical Technology or related field.
• American Society for Clinical Pathology as a Certified Technologist.
• 5 years of relevant experience required.
• 8-12 years of relevant experience preferred.

Additional Information

Clinical Laboratories / Cytology - People Leader - Managerial - M2 Manager

Location: University Hospital - Doan Hall (0089)

Position Type: Regular

Scheduled Hours: 40

Shift: First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.

A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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

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Ohio State benefits give you options to take care of what matters most to you — and opportunities to make adjustments as your life and needs change, including:

• 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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