Histology Lab Manager

Overview

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Histology Lab Manager

San Antonio, Texas Baptist Health System

Overview

Are you a results-driven leader ready to make a meaningful impact to patients, caregivers, and your community? At Baptist Health System hospital, we are seeking an innovative and experienced healthcare leader to drive excellence and inspire our team towards exceptional patient outcomes and operational success.

We understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Responsible for daily operations and quality and quantity of work performed throughout the Histology Lab. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

General Management

• Assists in establishing goals and objectives that support overall strategic plans of the facility/Baptist Health System
• Makes sure the annual department operating and capital budgets are monitored
• Manages daily operations of assigned department/s
• Manages performance of staff
• Demonstrates objectivity in decision making, utilizing facts to support decisions
• Supports the mission statement, policies and procedures of the Baptist Health System
• Manages to eliminate boundaries to achieve integrated, efficient and quality service
• Achieves ongoing compliance with all regulatory agencies
• Serves as a resource to employees and customers as demonstrated by visibility and knowledge of issues
• Demonstrates flexibility in response to change
• Anticipates and responds to problems and risks
• Communicates effectively with all levels in the organization and with inter/external customers

People Management

• Selects or assists in selection of personnel for hire and promotion; takes appropriate actions regarding counseling, disciplinary actions, demotion and termination
• Manages, supports and coaches direct reports
• Responds proactively to employee needs and concerns
• Facilitates consensus among divergent groups
• Minimizes staff turnover
• Recognizes “experts” and “expertise” throughout the department and seeks employee input
• Evaluates or assists in evaluating assigned staff performance and competency, providing direct feedback
• Assists in development of competency plans and provides opportunities for learning

Department/Business Unit Management

• Ensures the accuracy and efficiency of services provided by the department
• Ensures compliance with ALL local, federal, CLIA, CAP, safety and OSHA guidelines
• Maintains a positive and professional work environment
• Maintains a clean and well-organized work area
• Maintains department supply stock levels and orders supplies
• Provides technical instruction, training and guidance to technicians and lab assistants in techniques, instrumentation and organization of work
• Adheres to laboratory and surgery quality control policies, and ensures documentation of all quality control activities
• Differentiates acceptable and unacceptable processing, embedding, cutting and staining of tissue specimens
• Ensures proper handling of all tissue samples/protocols
• Identifies problems that may affect test performance or reporting of test results and resolves or immediately reports
• Calculates daily tech workload and updates on AP workload TAT
• Performs Histology bench work as needed to ensure timely completion of work
• Assists with special projects as assigned
• Respects and maintains the confidentiality of information relative to clients and patients
• Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
• Maintains safe environment
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Graduate from a school of Histotechnology accredited by CAHEA/NAACLS
• PREFERRED EDUCATION: Associate’s Degree from accredited college/program in a related science
• Minimum Experience: 2 years experience in a managerial role with fiscal, regulatory and quality improvement responsibilities
• PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 3 years managerial experience
• REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Histologic Technician (HT) from American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP) or equivalent

Organization Description

Baptist Health System has more than 120 years history of caring for our community and making a positive difference. Our system of care includes six full-service hospitals, a specialized childrens hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, fitness and rehabilitation centers, a physician network, imaging centers, ambulatory services and the Baptist School of Health Professions. Wherever you go in the Baptist Health System, you'll find that we have the same goal to help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith. Join our team!

Employment Practices

• Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
• Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
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Additional Information

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