Lab Lead - Histology

About the Role

This is a full-time night shift position (12:00 AM – 8:30 AM) within the Histology department at Trinity Health Ann Arbor. The Group Lead coordinates and oversees laboratory personnel, ensuring accurate test performance, proper procedures, and efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in Medical Technology, Histotechnology, or a related science; equivalent work experience may be considered.
• Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) or Histotechnologist (HT) through ASCP or NCLS is preferred.
• Minimum of two to four years of progressively responsible experience as a Medical or Histo Technologist.

Skills & Knowledge

• Ability to work independently with a high level of organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to interact effectively with laboratory personnel, patients, and medical professionals.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and reviews the work of laboratory personnel to ensure tests and procedures are performed accurately and in accordance with instructions.
• Oversees inventory to maintain adequate supplies and materials for the assigned group.
• Provides guidance to subordinates on technical and procedural issues; acts as an interdepartmental liaison for problem resolution.
• Orients, trains, and evaluates technical and non-technical personnel to ensure adherence to departmental and hospital policies.
• Maintains and evaluates quality control and preventative maintenance programs; troubleshoots and repairs equipment as needed.
• Assists the Section Chief in preparing and maintaining laboratory quality control and procedure manuals.
• Recommends and participates in the selection, transfer, promotion, and discharge of subordinates alongside the Section Manager.
• Supports laboratory marketing efforts, including service emphasis, development of materials, and direct market contacts.
• Participates in evaluating and developing new laboratory techniques while maintaining proper records.
• Recommends improvements in methods, equipment, and personnel to enhance group functionality.
• Monitors test utilization patterns for inpatients and outpatients, developing methods to positively impact these patterns.
• Assists the Section Manager in preparing and evaluating variance reports and workload data.
• Ensures compliance with the Laboratory Safety Program in the assigned area.
• Actively participates in educational activities, including intra- and interdepartmental in-service programs.
• Stays current in areas of responsibility through seminar attendance and self-study.
• Manages work assignments, scheduling, and payroll verification for respective cost center(s).
• Performs the duties of a full-time medical technologist, including providing quality patient care with consideration for age-specific, developmental, and cultural needs.
• Demonstrates unit/area competencies and assists in training technologists, technicians, lab assistants, clerical staff, and others.