Atrius Health

Pathology - Team Lead (HTL) – AP – Full Time – Needham - (125222)

Description

Atrius Health, an innovative healthcare leader, delivers an effective system of connected care for more than 690,000 adult and pediatric patients at 30 medical practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. Atrius Health’s 645 physicians and primary care providers, along with 420 additional clinicians, work in close collaboration with hospital partners, community specialists and skilled nursing facilities. Our vision is to transform care to improve lives. Atrius Health provides high-quality, patient-centered, coordinated, cost effective care to every patient we serve. By establishing a solid foundation of shared decision making, understanding and trust with each of its patients, Atrius Health enhances their health and enriches their lives. Atrius Health is part of Optum, a health services company focused on building the leading value-based care system in the country.

Summary of Position

As directed, provides technical guidance, support and workflow direction to histotechnologists, histotechnicians and other Pathology personnel on the evening shift.. Manages day-to-day workflow and ensures turnaround time requirements are met. Performs and assists in a variety of standard and specialized laboratory procedures and tests. Demonstrates the ability to work independently and make decisions in a fast-paced environment. Provides exemplary service and is a role model for staff. Works in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

• Under the guidance of the department supervisor, provides leadership and direction to staff and takes a lead role in training staff to perform competently. Delegates technical responsibilities to staff and cross-trains them accordingly. Functions as staff specialist in performing laboratory procedures, using extensive knowledge of histologic procedures and accessioning.
• As directed, schedules staff coverage within the department to provide highest quality and the most efficient patient service.
• Provides guidance and training for technical processes and procedures as well as quality control procedures. Participates in Quality Assurance activities.
• Evaluates and resolves daily operational problems. Appropriately addresses both clinical and patient complaints.
• Assists supervisor as needed in departmental functions. Writes and revises technical procedures, identifies problems and brings them to attention of supervisor, acts in place of supervisor during his or her absence.
• Understands and is competent in other Pathology Department job responsibilities and performs these functions on a regular basis. Fills in as needed for other staff members.
• Recognizes and effectively communicates all department problems in a timely manner to the Department Manager/Supervisor. Assists in the creation and maintenance of a cohesive histology team-working environment.
• Performs laboratory procedures as a histotechnologist.
• Performs all job functions in compliance with applicable federal, state, local and company policies and procedures.

Non-Essential Functions

Performs other duties as needed. Any other duties performed which are not listed as essential functions are considered non-essential functions.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Bachelors degree or graduate of an accredited histotechnology program. ASCP certification as a histologic technician (HTL) or equivalent.

Skills and Experience: At least 5 years of histology experience. Functioning knowledge of anatomy, chemistry, physiology, and experience in enzymes histochemistry and immunoperoxidase stains. Ability to perform accurate, reliable and high level work quickly and under pressure. Good hand eye coordination and the ability to work with delicate instruments and automated equipment. Able to function with minimal technical supervision. Written and verbal communication skills, leadership potential. Exercises good judgement in routine and non-routine situations. Comprehends situations with minimal explanation. Some supervisory or leadership experience helpful.

Working Conditions

Busy office environment with frequent deadlines and interruptions.

The statements included in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Atrius Health is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. All patients, employees, applicants, and other constituents of Atrius Health will be treated with respect and dignity regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, veteran status, marital/domestic partner status, parental status, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression, or other dimensions of diversity.

Excellent benefits Include:

• Up to 8% company retirement contribution,
• Generous Paid Time Off,
• 10 paid holidays,
• Paid professional development,
• Competitive health and welfare benefit package.

Organization

: Laboratory

Primary Location

: Needham MA - Lab

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 2:30pm – 11:00pm

Job

: Laboratory Services

Job Level

: Team Leader

Job Type: Regular Full Time - 40 Hrs (Full Time Benefit Eligible)