Histology Supervisor

About the role

Oversees routine histology functions, including processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining. Coordinates workflow daily to ensure timely analysis. Resolves staff issues and recommends disciplinary actions as needed. Supervises histotechnologists, technicians, and assistants in processing tissue biopsy specimens. Ensures compliance with regulatory guidelines. Performs, assigns, and oversees as necessary pre and post analytical activities related to anatomic pathology tests assigned including specimen collection and processing, Quality Control, equipment maintenance, inventory control, Quality Assurance and proficiency testing procedures. Observes routine patient test performances, including patient preparation, specimen handling, and testing. Monitors tissue specimens for microscopic examinations. Assists leadership in promoting team building and employee engagement, patient satisfaction, and a culture of safety for employees and patients.

Responsibilities

• May include transport of hazardous waste from the point of generation to a designated secure storage area; employee will be required to complete initial training (prior to handling hazardous waste) and refresher training to include proper handling and transport of hazardous waste, and proper selection, use and disposal of personal protective equipment.
• Carefully inspects equipment settings to ensure adherence with safety standards.
• Maintains records and prepares reports/correspondence related to the managed care services.
• Communicates appropriately and effectively in written and verbal English with patients and their family, hospital staff, nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals.
• Applies accurately learned computer related applications and programs, including using electronic keyboards and other peripheral devices.
• Adapts to varying priorities, including directing workflow with minimal supervision.
• Maintains equipment/records and performs quality assessment activities.
• Operates computer systems to maintain patient documentation, testing records, and other related documents.
• Trains new staff in medical laboratory settings.
• Provides care addressing the physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety age-appropriate needs of the patient populations served within the department.
• Ensures compliance with rules and regulations of applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies; protects confidentiality of patient information and results at all times.

Requirements

• Associate degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution OR education equivalency with 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses; or 24 semester hours of science courses that include: 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology; and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination; AND have a laboratory training program that includes: completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the ABHES or the CAAHEP (this training may be included in the 60 semester hours listed above); or at least three months documented laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs testing OR qualified and served as testing personnel on or before April 24, 1995 in a CLIA-certified laboratory as of December 28, 2024, and have done so continuously since December 28, 2024.
• 3+ years of technical experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to adequately inspect equipment settings to ensure adherence with safety standards.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports/correspondence related to the managed care services.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the health care industry.
• Ability to effectively communicate appropriately and effectively in written and verbal English with patients and their family, hospital staff, nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals.
• Technical skills and aptitudes related to anatomic pathology, procedures and processes performed in department or work area assigned.
• Able to read text and numbers in English, and comprehend, measure, reason, match, problem solve, under supervision.
• Able to apply accurately learned computer related applications and programs, including using electronic keyboards and other peripheral devices.
• Mature, independent professional judgment and the ability to handle confidential information within Hospital guidelines and applicable regulations.
• Able to make appropriate decisions in stressful situations and handle multiple priorities and projects.
• Follows and ensures adherence of staff to all rules and regulations of applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies; protects confidentiality of patient information and results at all times.
• Able to work independently and adapt to varying priorities, including directing workflow with minimal supervision.
• Able to maintain equipment/records and perform quality assessment activities.
• Able to operate computer systems to maintain patient documentation, testing records, and other related documents.
• Able to educate and train new staff in medical laboratory settings.
• Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products.
• Working knowledge of Anatomic Pathology application software such as Cerner Millennium or Copath (preferred).

Skills

• Ability to adequately inspect equipment settings to ensure adherence with safety standards.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports/correspondence related to the managed care services.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the health care industry.
• Ability to effectively communicate appropriately and effectively in written and verbal English with patients and their family, hospital staff, nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals.
• Technical skills and aptitudes related to anatomic pathology, procedures and processes performed in department or work area assigned.
• Able to read text and numbers in English, and comprehend, measure, reason, match, problem solve, under supervision.
• Able to apply accurately learned computer related applications and programs, including using electronic keyboards and other peripheral devices.
• Mature, independent professional judgment and the ability to handle confidential information within Hospital guidelines and applicable regulations.
• Able to make appropriate decisions in stressful situations and handle multiple priorities and projects.
• Follows and ensures adherence of staff to all rules and regulations of applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies; protects confidentiality of patient information and results at all times.
• Able to work independently and adapt to varying priorities, including directing workflow with minimal supervision.
• Able to maintain equipment/records and perform quality assessment activities.
• Able to operate computer systems to maintain patient documentation, testing records, and other related documents.
• Able to educate and train new staff in medical laboratory settings.
• Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products.
• Working knowledge of Anatomic Pathology application software such as Cerner Millennium or Copath (preferred).

Benefits

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule

• Full time
• Shift: Day

Pay

• $31.55 - $58.69