Technical Specialist- Anatomic Pathology

Description

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The Department of Anatomic Pathology (Digital Pathology) at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania is seeking a Technical Specialist to join their team.

Summary:

The Technical Specialist's primary responsibility is to manage the daily technical and administrative functions of their individual laboratory section(s); ensure compliance with institutional and laboratory policies and procedures; evaluate and recommend technical methods based on clinical and financial parameters; ensure that written and approved technical procedures and documentation are maintained for each determination performed.

Responsibilities:

• Manages day-to-day operations of the digital pathology laboratory, focusing on cohesion between teams within the lab and working with directors and department stakeholders to prioritize tasks
• Contributes subject matter expertise to one or more of the teams
• Observes workflows to understand contextual overview of clinical implementation, and conveys insights to teams
• Organizes validation experiments, including interacting with pathologists and the laboratory to review cases, slides, data
• Compiles data, performs basic statistical analyses as needed
• Conducts basic performance testing and quality assurance
• Creates documentation, SOPs as needed
• Works with medical director to ensure adherence to CAP guidelines and compliance/legal requirements

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong quantitative and analytical abilities are essential
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrated interpersonal/verbal communication skills
• Represents Penn Medicine in a consistently professional manner

Credentials:

• Appropriate certification from ASCP (Preferred)
• Appropriate Specialist Certification (Preferred)

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or other biological or chemical science or U.S. equivalent (substantiated by foreign credential evaluation statement) (Required)
• Master's degree (Preferred)
• 2+ years of clinical laboratory experience (Required)
• Additional education and or training in Management or Lab Management (Preferred)

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

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