Histology Supervisor

Organization: PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation PAD

About the role

Supervises and oversees the day-to-day activities related to the Histology Department, ensuring consistent delivery of high-value quality laboratory care to all patient populations served. Performs and demonstrates proficiency and understanding of technical procedures of processing, embedding, cutting, and staining tissue specimens. Responsible for validity of test results, specimen handling and material filing, and maintenance of necessary department records and equipment maintenance. Establishes work priorities and assists staff in resolving operational issues/problems. Implements and enforces adherence to department, affiliate, operating unit, and/or system standards, policies, and procedures, The Joint Commission (TJC) standards, and applicable laws and regulations. Identifies and implements cost savings and best practices, using Lean or other process improvement methods and concepts. Collaborates with others to coordinate services, streamline and standardize workflows and procedures, and/or drive positive outcomes.

Sign-on bonus opportunity: $15k for external candidates, with $5k after 90-day probationary period and the remaining $10k after one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and oversee day-to-day activities of the Histology Department.
• Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality laboratory care to all patient populations.
• Perform and demonstrate proficiency in technical procedures such as processing, embedding, cutting, and staining tissue specimens.
• Ensure validity of test results, proper specimen handling, material filing, and equipment maintenance.
• Establish work priorities and assist staff in resolving operational issues.
• Implement and enforce adherence to department, affiliate, and system standards, policies, and procedures, including TJC standards and applicable laws.
• Identify and implement cost savings and best practices using Lean or other process improvement methods.
• Collaborate with others to streamline workflows, standardize procedures, and drive positive outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a healthcare-related field.
• Certification as a Histotechnologist (CNHISTO) or through the American Society for Clinical Pathologists (ASCP).
• 5 years of recent relevant experience.

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of applicable local, state, federal, and healthcare laws, regulations, and requirements (e.g., TJC, Medi-Cal, Medicare).
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including team building, coaching, and mentoring.
• Ability to motivate and engage others.
• Ability to identify and resolve technical and operational issues guided by policies and procedures.
• Ability to build effective working partnerships with employees, peers, and leaders to achieve business objectives.
• Understanding of age-specific needs in providing care to the patient population served.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive issues.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to handle difficult circumstances and make sound business decisions with minimal direction.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects.
• Commitment to providing exceptional customer service and responding promptly to customer needs.
• Ability to work and interact with a diverse population while respecting cultural and linguistic differences.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and other software applications relevant to the role.

Schedule

• Full-time, non-exempt position.
• Shift: Days, Monday through Friday, 8-hour shifts.
• Weekend requirements as needed.
• Weekly hours: 40.

Pay

Pay range: $74.65 to $104.51 per hour. The compensation range may vary based on geographic location, candidate experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs.

Benefits

Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.