Surgical Pathology Coordinator, Senior

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

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Job Summary

Summary

Responsible for managing and coordinating the operations of the surgical pathology department by overseeing various administrative tasks related to pathology services, laboratory operations, and team coordination.

Does this position require Patient Care? No

• Essential Functions
• -Provide leadership and coordination for the surgical pathology department.
• -Oversee the daily workflow of surgical pathology processes, including the accessioning, grossing, processing, and reporting of surgical specimens.
• -Implement and maintain quality assurance measures to ensure accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations and accreditation standards, such as CAP (College of American Pathologists) or CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments).
• -Manage the inventory of pathology supplies, reagents, and equipment.
• -Oversee the maintenance of pathology databases and electronic health records systems related to surgical specimens.
• -Provide supervision and guidance to pathology support staff, including histotechnologists, pathology assistants, and administrative personnel.
• -Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory and accreditation requirements governing surgical pathology services.

Qualifications

• Education
• High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Associate's Degree Laboratory Sciences preferred

• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
• No

Licenses and Credentials

• Experience
• Surgical Pathology Administrative Experience 5-7 years required and Supervisory/Leadership Experience 2-3 years preferred

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• - Strong knowledge of surgical pathology procedures and laboratory operations.
• - Familiarity with relevant regulatory requirements, quality assurance standards, and accreditation guidelines for pathology services.
• - Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• - Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

• Physical Requirements
• •Standing Frequently (34-66%)

Walking Frequently (34-66%)

Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)

Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)

Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs

Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)

Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)

Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)

Balancing Frequently (34-66%)

Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)

Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)

Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)

Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)

Reaching Frequently (34-66%)

Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)

Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)

Feeling Constantly (67-100%)

Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)

Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)

Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)

Talking Constantly (67-100%)

Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

75 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

32

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$20.84 - $29.79/Hourly

Grade

4

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