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Description:

The Trinity Health Ann Arbor (THAA) Anatomic Pathology Lab performs 90,000 surgical pathology procedures, 35,000 cytology procedures per year. This is a state-of-the-art Anatomic Pathology Services that provides support for active cardiovascular surgery and orthopedic surgery programs as well as a level 1 trauma center, a cancer care center, a neonatal intensive care unit, and supports a large outreach program. There are currently approximately 44 FTEs who will report to this manager and a sizeable operating budget. Sections included as part of Anatomic Pathology include Histotechnology, Cytology, and Molecular Pathology, along with administrative and oder entry/specimen processing.

EDUCATION

Required:

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, or university in Medical Laboratory Science, equivalent workexperience, or related science required, depending on section(s) to which assigned.

• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) ASCP preferred.

Preferred:

• CT, HT, or HLT (ASCP) Certification

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of three (3) years of progressively more responsible experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for management of THAA Anatomic Pathology Service. This lab provides testing for hospital inpatients, emergency, and outpatients.

• Responsible for hiring, training, orientation, performance review and development of employees.

• Facilitates compliance with all CAP and Joint Commission, patient and employee safety, integrity, and other regulatory requirements.

• Oversees the development and maintenance of technical policies and procedures, in conjunction with pathologist section head.

• Responsible for development of operating and capital budgets.

• Establishes means to monitor and control costs and productivity, relative to operating budget, and benchmarks.

• Collaborates with laboratory management, employees, pathologist section heads, and Health System personnel using effective communication and problem-solving skills.

• Collaborates with the LIS department in the maintenance of all test information, and instrument interface requirements.

• Responsible for all section quality management requirements including oversight of section quality control, proficiency testing, monitoring of appropriate quality indicators, and continuous quality improvement approach, in conjunction with pathologist section head of Anatomic Pathology Service.

• Participates in and fosters a performance improvement approach that includes both intradepartmental and interdepartmental activities.

• Supports regional development of the health system.

• Stays abreast of technological advancements in areas of responsibility and implements new technology as needed.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of anatomic pathology test protocols, equipment, and processes.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills necessary to communicate with physicians, nursing unit personnel, clients and laboratory and Health System personnel while reporting and explaining laboratory procedures.

• Analytical skills necessary to define and analyze operational flow and determine methods of accomplishing these tasks.

• Demonstrated collaborative, team approach to management, quality improvement and problem solving.

• Ability to function in a self-directed manner, that is, to be motivated to seek out potential problems and take steps to avert them.

• Leadership skills necessary for implementing new procedures, ensuring that current policies and procedures are adhered to and maintaining smooth operation in area of responsibility.

• Evidence of ability to apply process improvement techniques (i.e., Lean/Six Sigma) to improve work processes and bring value to the patient.

• Knowledge of and/or experience with just culture approach to employee performance and accountability.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO YOU AS A COLLEAGUE OF TRINITY HEALTH ANN ARBOR

• Competitive compensation with participation in the at-risk incentive program.

• Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods

• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability

• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions

• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and Trinity Health

• Tuition Reimbursement

ABOUT TRINITY HEALTH ANN ARBOR

Trinity Health Ann Arbor is a 537 –bed teaching hospital located on 340-acre campus. Recognized by IBM Watson as a Top 100 Hospital and #1 Teaching Hospital, Trinity Health St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor has been a leading health care provider for more than 100 years. SJMHS has received numerous local and national awards in recognition of our leadership, quality outcomes, and clinical excellence.

Trinity Health is a leading Catholic health care system based in Livonia, Michigan. Trinity Health operates in 22 states, employs about 133,000 colleagues and returns almost $1.1 billion to its communities annually in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.