Supervisor of Clinical Pathology Laboratory (Routine Histology Supervisor) - UI Health, Labs/Path

UI Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

UI Health in Chicago, IL is seeking a leadership professional to supervise Histology staff within labs/pathology services. The role emphasizes direct and indirect supervision, ensuring accuracy of results and timely reporting, and coordinating staff training and competency evaluations.

You will develop QA/QC programs, coordinate instrument validation and proficiency testing, and support inspections readiness while partnering with physicians and administrative staff to maintain a high standard of

Qualifications

• Six (6) years progressively responsible work experience in a clinical pathology facility including hematology, urinalysis, fecal analysis, clinical chemistry, exfoliative cytology, anatomic pathology and related procedures.

Responsibilities

• Direct and indirect supervision of histology staff and technicians.
• Plan, assign, and adjust work to maximize efficiency while ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.
• Advise and assist personnel; troubleshoot in the laboratory as needed.
• Monitor staff performance and participate in performance evaluations and goal setting.
• Assist in recruitment and interview processes; conduct staff meetings.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Associate’s Degree

90 semester hours

Job description

Hiring Department: Labs/Pathology Svcs

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1043338

FTE: 1

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 5:30AM - 2:00PM

Shift: Days

# of Positions: 1

Workplace Type: On-Site

Pay Range: The previously determined pay range for this position is $55,348.80 - 107,785.60 / Annual Salary. Pay is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Direct and Indirect Supervision of Histotechnologist, Medical Technologist, Histology Technicians, Medical Laboratory Technicians.
• Directly supervise the Histology Laboratory technologists and technicians.
• Plan, assign, and adjust work assignments to achieve maximum efficiency without compromising the highest standards of accuracy of results and the timeliness of reporting.
• Advise and assist personnel in assigned areas as questions and problems arise, troubleshoot and problem solve in the laboratory as needed.
• Perform bench level testing as required.
• Monitor staff performance and work with the manager in preparing formal performance evaluations. Develop the performance goals and objectives for each staff member.
• Assist in employee recruitment and interview process.
• Conduct periodic staff meetings.
• Perform timecard adjustments for assigned staff.
• Review and assess competencies of the assigned staff.
• Coordinate training of personnel, complete training checklists and complete competency evaluation.
• Perform a wide variety of histological preparation procedures for surgical, autopsy and cytology purposes.
• Write and review technical procedures with detailed instructions covering specific methodology, set-up, and conduct of new or modified procedures.
• Supervise and train new employees and pathology residents in the maintenance and preparation of laboratory materials and equipment.
• Order and maintain laboratory supplies and reagent inventory.
• Develop, maintain, and review Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control in the laboratory (QC).
• Coordinate instrument comparisons and AMR studies.
• Coordinate CAP proficiency testing.
• Perform CLIA validation studies for new instruments, tests, procedures.
• Coordinate and participate in R&D projects
• Work with administrative staff to prepare for inspections and surveys related to accreditation requirements, and assure regulatory body inspection readiness.
• Ensure continuous workflow of the laboratory by working closely with other supervisors by communicating verbally.
• Interact with physicians, staff, visitors and all customers via telephone conversations and/or in person, in a pleasant and helpful manner.
• Participate in the laboratory Continuing Education (CE) program.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required

• Any one or any combination of the following, totaling six (6) years (72 months), from the categories below:
• college training with a major in biological sciences or closely related field
• 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
• Associate’s Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)
• 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
• Bachelor’s Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)
• progressively responsible work experience in a clinical pathology facility which must include: hematology, urinalysis, fecal analysis, clinical chemistry, exfoliative cytology, anatomic pathology and any other ancillary procedure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of correct procedures for handling potentially infectious specimen material of patient origin, so as not to contaminate self, coworkers or the work area.
• Must have knowledge of the importance of appropriate waste handling and disposal.
• Must have training in the specialized areas of histology (e.g. immunohistochemistry techniques).
• Must be able to maintain laboratory equipment, e.g. microtomes, automatic tissue processors, etc.
• Must understand the applications and purpose of laboratory quality assurance programs and procedures.
• Must be able to identify personnel problems and have knowledge of the University’s Civil Service Policies and Rules for Non-academic Personnel, in executing progressive discipline.
• Must be able to maintain productive communication with peers, superiors, health care staff and visitors.
• Must understand the function of the medical laboratories in the health care environment.
• Must have knowledge of the importance of the flexibility necessary for work performance within the laboratory setting and the importance of a professional appearance and attitude.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.