This position is a lead role for the Surgical Pathology area in the Pathology Department. This position is responsible for quality, equipment, inventory, and procedural oversight in the Surgical Pathology area. This position facilitates preparation for educational conferences within the organization. This position assists the Pathologists by receiving, examining, processing, sectioning surgical pathology specimens and prosection of autopsies and tissue sampling for microscopic examination. This position also conducts abstracting clinical information from patients’ medical records, gross and microscopic specimen photography, computerized image processing and manipulation, barium injections for post mortem barium angiograms, specimen radiography, morphometric analysis of tissue sections. This position receives regular review of completed work activities from the Manager, Anatomic Pathology

1. Involved in the preparation of slides/presentations and necessary equipment set up for educational conferences.
2. Maintains professional and technical competency in pathology through constantly pursuing knowledge and self-improvement; maintains extensive knowledge in anatomic pathology, apprised of current developments and awareness of latest technology/practices to improve outcomes.
3. Oversees the adequate maintenance of inventory levels and orders supplies as appropriate.
4. Responsible for the review of daily surgical schedule in evaluating, organizing, and directing work flow needs throughout the day in the Surgical Pathology area. Oversees work activities of assigned staff to ensure achievement of established goals, objectives, and outcomes; provides guidance, mentoring, and direction, as appropriate for ongoing staff development.
5. Participates in hospital and department operational and quality improvement initiatives; proactively evaluates systems, practices and assists to create and implement changes to increase and enhance the effectiveness of the operations.
6. Performs accurate gross examinations and descriptions of surgical tissue for pathology (surgical and autopsy) in accordance with established policies, standards and practices and dictates clear and concise macroscopic descriptions for effective diagnosis and treatment.
7. Performs, reviews, and maintains quality control testing, records, departmental procedures and files for the area to ensure ongoing compliance with policies, regulations, and safety guidelines for safe work practices. Works within the framework of an integrated health team by effectively communicating exchange of patient data maintaining patient confidentiality as appropriate.
8. Processes specimens for special procedures including frozen sections within required time constraints.
9. Responsible for the maintenance and working condition of equipment and instruments within the area.
10. Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable