Anatomic Pathology Manager
Memphis, Tennessee
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Every day as a Quest career professional, you’ll work in a dynamic, collaborative environment with the latest cutting-edge technology. As a laboratory operations team member, you will play a key role in ensuring that the highest standards of quality, safety, and integrity are upheld while meeting the needs of our patients. And, you’ll be supported by a company committed to helping you grow a rewarding career through cross training and comprehensive learning opportunities.
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Job Details
Anatomic Pathology Manager - Memphis, TN - Monday - Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM
The Anatomic Pathology Manager has the overall responsibility for the planning, coordination, evaluation, and supervision of all technical and/or operational activities and non-pathologist staff members in an Anatomic Pathology laboratory. Individual must possess the ability to drive high quality results in a safe working environment. Individual must value integrity and operate the Anatomic Pathology laboratory in an efficient, economical and businesslike manner.
Pay Range: $84,250+ per year
Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.
Benefits Information:
We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:
• Day 1 Medical/Dental/Vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• 15 PTO days first year
• Paid Holidays
• Annual Bonus Opportunity
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Variable compensation plan (AIP) bonus
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Blueprint for Wellness
• Tuition Reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate programs for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Training provided!
- Plans, assigns, and directs work in the Cytology and Histology laboratories. Serves as liaison with other areas as needed. Specifically serves as liaison between Anatomic Pathology laboratory and Pathologists. Helps ensure that all applicable procedures are followed.
- Mentors and supports direct reports, i.e. Supervisors, QA Specialists and Safety Coordinators in their responsibilities and functions, ensuring they receive training in supervisory skill development. Identifies and implements training programs as necessary. Mentors and supports all staff within department.
- Defines, coordinates, and monitors quality assurance programs in cooperation with the Quality Assurance Specialist. Ensures quality control and compliance procedures are followed and QC reports are up to date. Oversee plans and preparations for inspections.
- Oversees staffing of all personnel in the Anatomic Pathology laboratory. Effectively maintains quality staffing by interviewing, hiring, training and providing staff development through performance evaluation and corrective counseling.
- Identifies future needs in terms of staff, equipment, and facilities. Submits appropriate documentation for procurement of such.
- Reviews test performance, drives process and project management, and prepares and submits required reports to meet established deadlines.
- Manages test database. Ensures departmental standard operating procedures and database accurately reflects the current process.
- Coordinates R&D activities as related to operations and actively participates on subspecialty committees, corporate committees, and business unit committees as needed.
- Develops annual budget and manages department costs and resources to adhere to budget.
- Resolves problems through interaction with clients via phone calls or other means of communication.
- Defines, coordinates and monitors EHS programs and supervises activities of the Department Safety Coordinator. Ensures EHS regulatory standards and safety procedures are followed. Oversees plans and preparations for inspections.
- Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA, and CAP regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned by leadership or as business needs dictate.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Work Experience:
Minimum of 8 years AP laboratory experience with at least 5-7 years of direct supervisory experience in an Anatomic Pathology laboratory.
Preferred Work Experience:
N/A
Physical and Mental Requirements:
N/A
Knowledge:
N/A
Skills:
- Strategic
- Must make good and timely decisions based on mixture of analysis, experience, and judgment
- Must be open to change and enjoy challenge
- Must learn quickly and analyze past events
- Must have sense of managing creative process in others with judgment on which suggestions will work
- Operating
- Must focus on critical issues and know what issues will progress the business goals
- Comfortable with delegation while sharing responsibility and accountability
- Provides development plans with challenging tasks and assignments
- Must hold regularly scheduled developmental discussions
- Must provide timely information and tools to employee enabling job performance
- Must set clear objective and measures with designed feedback
- Must have proven leadership, interpersonal skills and technical knowledge, strong organization and planning skills.
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s Degree(Required)
LICENSECERTIFICATIONS
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While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.
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Culture
We’ve built a welcoming, inclusive workplace where people are inspired to learn, develop, and progress in their careers. There’s stability, so you can explore many career paths in one field. There’s flexibility, helping you to build a fulfilling life and rewarding career. There’s training and development to align your work with your business success. No wonder there’s more to discover at Quest.
Learn moreBenefits
We’re committed to helping our people live a healthier lifestyle. One way we do this is by offering a comprehensive total rewards package, so you can take care of yourself and the ones you love. Find out how our benefits provide you with everything you need to thrive—now and in the future.
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Medical, supplemental health, dental, and vision
From medical, dental, and vision coverage plans designed to meet your needs, to supplemental health plans for an additional layer of financial protection, you can rest assured that your health is high on our agenda.
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Annual incentive plans
All eligible employees are invited to participate in our success in our annual incentive bonus plan payout.
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401(k)
You’re eligible to join the Quest Diagnostics 401(k) Plan on your date of hire. The company will match up to 5% of your annual salary.
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