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London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is one of Canada´s largest acute-care teaching hospitals and is dedicated to excellence in patient care, teaching and research.

Job Type: Full Time Location: London, ON, CANADA; Job Category: Medical, Management, Technician/Technologist Industry: Healthcare Number Of Positions: 1 Date Posted: Nov 6, 2009 Posting #28464Coordinator, Surgical PathologyFull-Time Department: London Laboratory Services Group Surgical Pathology Deadline to Apply by: Open until filled London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), one of Canada´s largest acute-care teaching hospitals, is dedicated to excellence in patient care, teaching and research. Building on our tradition of leadership and partnership, we champion patient-centred care, a spirit of inquiry and discovery, and a commitment to life-long learning. LHSC encompasses three hospital sites, South Street Hospital, University Hospital and Victoria Hospital; two family medical centre´s; and the London Regional Cancer Program. LHSC is the home of the Children´s Hospital and CSTAR (Canadian Surgical Technologies & Advanced Robotics). The research arm of LHSC is Lawson Health Research Institute, which is partnered with London´s other teaching hospital, St. Josephs Health Care, London. LHSC is affiliated with The University of Western Ontario. Physicians and staff at LHSC number more than 10,000 and together provide care for more than 1 million patients each year. LHSC is committed to being a progressive workplace that lives its mission and values of respect, trust and collaboration and is equally committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment.Known as the Forest City, London, Ontario combines metropolitan life with a family-oriented community. With career opportunities of a large urban centre, London offers vibrant neighbourhood´s, a wide selection of housing options and top-notch educational facilities without the high cost-of-living of most large cities. This diverse community is the heart of Southwestern Ontario and is sure to offer something to everyone. Reporting to the Manager Pathology Laboratories, the Coordinator provides administrative leadership and coordinates the activities of the Histopathology, Immunopathology, Neuropathology and Electron Microscopy Laboratories. This position will liaise with the Medical Leader of Surgical Pathology in the development and enforcement of policies, processes and procedures including the development and monitoring of quality programs to ensure good laboratory practices and applicable standards are followed. The Coordinator will also act as an administrative resource; manage human and material resources; and monitor the laboratory budgets. A major focus of this rewarding role is fostering effective working relationships and linkages with the Medical Leader of Surgical Pathology, Sections Heads within the teams and with other teams and departments across the organization.Key Competencies:Demonstrated behaviours supporting our Core Values of Respect, Trust and Collaboration Demonstrated skills in change management, transition management, conflict resolution and negotiation within a unionized environment Participatory leadership, team building and organizational skills Highly developed critical thinking skills and ability to conceptualize and analyze problems Excellent problem solving, decision-making, planning and evaluation skills Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability and ability to manage change in a dynamic environment Demonstrated ability to collaborate, develop and maintain effective relationships within healthcare teamsQualifications: Certification by The Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) Advanced Registered Technologist (ART) level in Histotechnology or equivalent preferred; Current certificate of registration from College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO); Minimum five (5) years clinical expertise preferably in Pathology and preferably in an acute care academic teaching hospital; Minimum two (2) years of progressive responsibility in a leadership role; Demonstrated commitment to the development of professional practice, mentorship, life-long learning and excellence in patient care; Demonstrated experience with the principles and practice of Shared Leadership; Knowledge and comprehensive understanding of budgets, labour relations and hospital operations preferred; Understanding of and experience with workload measurement, staffing/scheduling and budgeting an asset; A track record of successful transition/change management. Demonstrated a regional perspective in planning and operations Demonstrated a customer-focused attitude Demonstrated computer skills including but not limited to, data base and spreadsheet applications

*****Evenings and Weekends. Hours Vary.*****Purpose of JobReceive, prepare and process pathology specimens, following approved standards, policies and procedures. Scope: To conduct business with all patients, staff members, and anyone seeking to do business with Kaiser Permanente, in a friendly, courteous, and helpful manner, according to the Kaiser Customer Service Standards. Enter orders into the LIS, procure, process and prepare pathology specimens to include special stains and immunohistochemical stains; investigate and respond to test inquiry, write and revise department procedures, maintain all standards of accreditation, Environmental Health and Safety, adequate inventory, ability to trouble-shooting instrumentation and reagent problems and other duties as assigned. This position consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente´s Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to the applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente´s policies and procedures. In addition, Regional leaders are accountable for communication, implementation, enforcement, monitoring and oversight of compliance policies and practices in their departments.Duties and Responsibilities1. Performs technical services and operations for the preparation of surgical pathology specimens which includes specimen entry ensuring accurate identification of these specimens. Performs all related pre-analytic functions, specimen handling protocols and documentation of all related tasks.2. Performs dissection and gross dictation of surgical pathology specimens under the direct supervision of the Pathologist which will include appropriate dictations and diagrams relating to the specimens. Numbering tissue cassettes appropriately and loading the tissue processor with said specimens. Maintain tissue inventories and discard residual tissue specimens at appropriate intervals and maintain up-to-date inventories and records relating to tissues. Sequester tissue samples flagged for specimen retention. Maintain surgical pathology gross dissection manual with input from the Anatomic Pathology Manager and Pathologists to update as necessary.3. Performs technical services and operations for the proper analytical processing and testing of surgical pathology specimens including dehydrating, clearing and impregnating tissues using a tissue processor. Embedding with proper orientation processed tissues in molten paraffin. Ensuring correct and proper microtomy of paraffin-embedded tissues utilizing proper microtomy and floatation batch techniques and protocols established by the service resulting in proper mounting of paraffin sections on glass slides. Utilizes both manual and automated routine staining schedules established by the service resulting in a quality Hematoxylin & Eosin stained tissue slide. Utilizes both manual and automated cover-slipping protocols. Ensures that all stained slides are distributed to pathologists in an efficient and timely manner.4. Performs ancillary analytical testing to include histochemical and immunohistochemical staining.5. Troubleshoots assays and all related instrumentation. Maintains and revises as needed all related technical policies and procedures including instrument/equipment maintenance by maintaining equipment quality control and preventive maintenance.6. Performs all related quality control and assurance as directed by the Quality Assurance Manager. This includes all post-analytical tasks as required.7. Performs material management functions including equipment justification/selection, inventory/supply coordination. Orders and maintains adequate and appropriate/cost-effective supplies and reagents for the service. Assists the Anatomic Pathology Manager, Business Manager, and/or Chief Financial Officer in the reconciliation and audit of invoices/bills as needed.8. Assists the Anatomic Pathology Manager in cost analysis, operating and staffing budgets.9. Assists the Anatomic Pathology Manager in workload analysis reports to include daily workload demand and recording of various related technical activities.10. Maintains service filing systems to include specimen, paraffin-blocked tissue(s), prepared slides, service records, and all related documents as established by the service.11. Enters and retrieves data using computer applications.12. Enforces proper chemical and biological hygiene practices and contributes to the Safety Committee´s effort to provide a safe and compliant working environment13. Performs chemical hazardous waste disposal according to current Kaiser Permanente operating policies and procedures in line with regulatory guidelines.14. Interfaces with other supervisory and management staff to promote quality customer service for all aspects of laboratory testing and specimen collection activities, including problem resolution and continuous improvement in client/patient satisfaction.15. Assists in duties as deemed necessary by the Anatomic Pathology Manager, Medical Director, and/or Laboratory Director.ExperienceMinimum Qualifications- Five years to ten years of experience in a full surgical support (Inpatient or Outpatient)histology laboratory required.- Gross dissection and dictation experience preferred.Education and Training:- Associate´s Degree or equivalent required.- Bachelor´s Degree preferred.Minimum Requirement- License, Certification and/or Designation:- HT (ASCP or equivalent) with at least 10 years histology experience or .HTL (ASCP or equivalent)with at least 5 years histology experience required.

Position responsibilities will include both routine and special techniques/procedures to include all phases of Immunohistology.

Histology Technician - Completion of an approved training program in Histology; Florida state license as a technician in the speciality of Histology; ASCP registered as Histology Technician or equivalent; 1-2 years Histology Laboratory experience required; must possess technical and ethical decision making skills; fine hand manipulation skills required. Histotechnologist - Associates Degree; completion of an approved training program in Histology; Immunoperoxidase knowledge preferred; ASCP or equivalent; Histology Florida state licensure; 1-2 years Histology, Immunohistology and Medical Lab experience; ability to make technical and ethical decisions; fine hand manipulation skills.