MAIN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the quality and quantity of the daily functions of the lab - Pre-Analytic, Analytic, and Post-Analytic - including but not limited to: accessioning, clerical / data entry, specimen processing, specimen screening / diagnosis, Molecular Pathology assays, and the reporting of test results.
• Responsible for fostering and maintaining a safe, comfortable, and inclusive work environment by continually implementing, and encouraging associate engagement with, the Advocate Aurora Health Code of Ethics.
• Acts as liaison between the Cytology Department and Administration, Internal Clients (e.g., hospital-based Rapid Response Labs) and External Clients (e.g. Outreach, medical groups).
• Identifying, hiring, and training of appropriate staff per established guidelines; creating and maintaining appropriate staffing models according to the department's needs.
• Performing necessary payroll functions pertaining to the associates; managing and approving associate Paid Time Off ("PTO") according to AAH policy and departmental needs.
• Coaching, mentoring, and conducting regular, periodic Performance Reviews of staff in keeping with their assigned role(s); instituting remedial and, if necessary, progressive corrective actions per AAH policy.
• Workflow monitoring: establishing and defining appropriate workflows affecting the department. Partnering with relevant stakeholders to identify impediments to optimal workflow.
• Troubleshooting: partnering with relevant stakeholders, identifying and eliminating issues causing error or delay to the accurate, timely reporting of test results.
• Performing Budgeting and Capital Expenditure requests according to AAH policy, keeping in mind factors including, but not limited to, departmental growth, technological advancement, equipment replacement and repair, rental agreements, and changing staffing needs.
• Working with vendors and Materials Management to ensure adequate supplies of consumables in all areas.
• Performing Quality Management and otherwise ensuring departmental regulatory compliance, maintaining relevant documentation, per established guidelines.
• Establishing / maintaining enrollment in an approved annual Proficiency Testing program for all cytotechnologists and pathologists.
• Providing Continuing Medical Education to staff in keeping with their roles/responsibilities.
• Other activities and duties as may be required by departmental needs.

Education and Experience

• BA / BS degree in Biological Sciences; graduate degree a plus.
• Cytologist (CT) (ASCP) certification required.
• At least 5 years of experience in screening Gynecologic, Non-Gynecologic, and Fine Needle Aspiration cytology; cytopreparation experience a plus.
• Experience with one or more Molecular Pathology platforms will be strongly considered.
• Proficient in using MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Teams).
• Familiar with healthcare-related client-server systems, preferably Epic.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentational skills.