Chief Technologist, Cytopathology

About the Role

The primary purpose of the Chief Technologist position is to perform routine and specialized functions for the Division under the direction of the Administrative Director Pathology & Laboratory Medicine & the Division Director Cytology. Assists the Director in the operation of the Division through supervision and/or performance of proper laboratory tests supervision of staff performance and other assigned related duties.

What Youll Do

• Provides patientcentered service creating a friendly welcoming and safe environment; communicates clearly; resolves complaints; organizes workflow for customer needs; meets/exceeds service expectations; models Service Excellence; maintains composure; supports strong service scores; and demonstrates respect for patient rights.
• Supervises and coordinates the daily operations and specialized functions of the Cytopathology Laboratory including prioritizing schedules assigning duties and ensuring accuracy efficiency and compliance.
• Provides professional and administrative supervision to technical/administrative personnel; hires trains evaluates recommends termination and monitors attendance of staff.
• Prepares maintains and reviews statistical reports document control records and workflow changes; implements and monitors policies procedures protocols and management systems for the Cytopathology Laboratory.
• Develops and monitors Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) activities reviews 10% of negative GYN cases coordinates GYN Proficiency Testing and ensures compliance with CAP CLIA 88 and federal regulations.
• Maintains and updates procedure manuals; assists the Director with responses to regulatory citations; oversees supply/equipment inventory; monitors equipment maintenance; and participates in short and longterm planning and budget preparation.
• Participates in education and training including continuing education teaching Cytotechnology students providing cytology inservices to residents and presenting technical/managerial topics.
• Performs Cytotechnologist and specialized duties when required; provides professional courteous communication with staff patients and visitors; serves as liaison as appropriate.
• Adheres to and ensures staff compliance with University Hospital policies including Corporate Compliance Code of Conduct Conflict of Interest laws/regulations and performs other related duties as assigned.

What Youll Bring

Required:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college in Cytopathology or one of the biological sciences.
• Certification as a registered Cytotechnologist (CT) by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP).
• Must have three (3) years experience as a cytotechnologist.
• One (1) year of supervisory experience required.

What We Offer

• Vacation Accrued Time
• Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development

Compensation (NJ Job Transparency Law)

In compliance with New Jerseys Pay Transparency Act the salary range for this position is $88647.00 - $129082.00.

University Hospital considers multiple factors when determining compensation including (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position the candidates relevant work experience education and training key skills internal equity market data and organizational needs.

About Us

University Hospital is one of the nations leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients regardless of their financial situation.

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