Grossing Assistant Supervisor

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An unwavering pursuit of Excellence in Patient Care - Every Diagnosis, Every Day. This is what we stand for.

CellNetix Pathology & Laboratories is headquartered in the Seattle area in our state-of-the-art Central Processing Laboratory. As one of the largest AP labs in the United States, with over 300 staff members and 60+ distinguished Pathologists, we offer some of the most technologically advanced resources and service menus in the region. In addition, our cutting-edge Molecular Laboratory with next-generation sequencing offers groundbreaking personalized medicine testing. Our lab continues to grow in technology and scientific advancement while offering our employees a wide array of training and career progression pathways in Administration, Laboratory and Hospital Support, Histology, Cytology, Infectious Diseases, Molecular, Grossing and more. If our mission of patient care resonates with you, Come Grow With Us in Pursuit of Excellence.

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Grossing Supervisor and with the professional support of the Grossing Medical Director, the Grossing Assistant Supervisor directs the operations of assigned grossing staff (Pathologists' Assistants, Grossing Technicians) and is responsible for overseeing staffing, setting policy, and overseeing quality monitoring and improvement projects. The Grossing Assistant Supervisor directs and supervises daily activities, staff selection and performance reviews of assigned Pathologists' Assistants and Grossing Technicians. Grossing Assistant Supervisor will assist in CAP preparation and standardization at divisional locations, including preparing documentation, staff training, and performing mock inspections.

It is crucial that the Grossing Assistant Supervisor is knowledgeable about HIPAA, CAP and CLIA regulations, practices and enforces all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) procedures, as this position is exposed to a great number of environmental hazards such as formalin, communicable diseases, fresh human tissue, etc.

Position Schedule: AM 1st shift position, 6-7am start time

Essential Duties:

• Oversees daily operations of assigned shift team

• Manages all aspects of staffing, including but not limited to scheduling, timecards, and performance reviews

• Mentors, trains, and coaches staff and assists with competency assessments

• Maintains and/ensures employees' productivity and work quality

• Troubleshoot and work to resolve any issues that arise within and between departments

• Assists with departmental quality control and ensures new processes are implemented effectively

• Conducts periodic departmental CAP evaluation to maintain CAP compliance standards

• Frequently and effectively communicates with department staff, pathologists and company management team regarding issues which affect overall operations.

• Assists with all new method and procedure change validations and documentation in the Grossing Department.

• Maintains ongoing continuing education to maintain familiarity with the latest trends in medicine appropriate to the department functions. Appropriately shares this information with CellNetix leadership committees and staff.

• Works on special projects as assigned by supervisor

• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Must be detail oriented, with excellent organizational, written, verbal and and critical thinking skills
• Must have strong communication and comprehension abilities
• Must behave as a professional role model at all times
• Management skills
• Work well under pressure and maintains professionalism at all times
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Must be flexible with ability to adapt and adjust
• Basic PC skills including Microsoft Office Suite, and ability to learn new software
• Demonstrates technical and clinical expertise.

Qualifications/Experience:

• ASCP certified PA required
• 3+ years of grossing experience, preferably in a moderate to high volume laboratory
• Prior leadership experience preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Manual dexterity
• Walking, bending, sitting, standing for long periods of time
• Safely lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Computer use
• Occasional travel to other company sites

Benefits:

CellNetix offers a comprehensive benefits plan.

• Medical, Vision, Prescription company paid options.

• Employee only HSA $30.90/per month or Employee only PPO $54.30/per month. Dependent plans also available.

• Dental company paid options.

• Employee only $0.00/per month. Dependent plans also available.

• 401K company match up to 4%

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 0-3 Years of Service: Accrue up to 15 days per year

• 4-7 Years of Service: Accrue up to 20 days per year

• 8-12 Years of Service: Accrue up to 25 days per year

• 13+ Years of Service: Accrue up to 30 days per year

• Holiday Pay

• 6 paid holidays per year

• 4 floating holidays per year

• Company paid Life and Disability insurance.

• Fully subsidized ORCA public transportation card and free parking at most sites.

• Company paid Norton LifeLock Identity Protection.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: As a healthcare organization we are committed to providing a healthy and safe environment. We require a criminal history background check and drug test for all final candidates.

CellNetix is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy that all decisions involving any aspect of the employment relationship will be made without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, genetic information, the presence of a sensory, physical, or mental disability, or on any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. CellNetix is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know.

CellNetix follows the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) vaccination recommendations for healthcare workers in addition to applicable Washington State laws. At present, there is no mandatory Covid-19 vaccination requirement for Washington State healthcare workers but employees may be subject to specific hospital system requirements for Covid-19 vaccination along with other vaccinations such as Hepatitis B or seasonal flu vaccines. Employees may be asked to submit proof of vaccination or declination/exemption prior to or during employment. *Any federal, state or local laws or public health mandates with more stringent vaccination requirements will supersede CellNetix policies and/or procedures.