Laboratory Manager - Path-Histology

About the role

The Manager of Histology oversees the daily operations of the histology laboratory, ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of tissue specimens while maintaining strict compliance with regulatory standards and quality control protocols. They lead a team of histotechnologists, managing workflow, personnel development, and the implementation of advanced laboratory techniques to support diagnostic excellence.

Responsibilities

• Manages day-to-day laboratory technical and non-technical resources and operations to meet organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Develops and implements programs for staff hiring, orientation, competency and ongoing training.
• Provides ongoing performance feedback to staff through coaching, performance review and counseling to ensure staff performance expectations are met.
• Is responsible for employee output and conduct. Achieves department goals for service, quality, regulatory compliance, financial, patient satisfaction and personnel management.
• Reviews and analyzes section activities and data to improve operations and utilization of services.
• Ensures department proactively responds to feedback from customers and implements improvement mechanisms to enhance the ability of the department to meet customer needs.
• Maintains compliance with standards set forth by accrediting agencies: CAP, JCAHO, CLIA, FDA and CMS.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures and verifies annual review of all policies and procedures.
• Prepares an annual expense budget, adheres to budget, monitors expenditures and justifies variances.
• Anticipates and evaluates the need for new methods, resources, instrumentation or technology for the department and brings recommendations to leadership for consideration.
• Oversees quality control/assurance programs related to test methodology, protocols, equipment and supplies.
• Actively participates in Continuous Quality Improvement.
• Develops goals for the department and follows through on meeting goals within established timeframe.
• Ensures that staff receives information by developing and implementing a communication plan.
• Interacts with others in a professional and pleasant manner.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Biomedical Science, Biology, or Chemistry Required, Master's degree Preferred, 3+ years of experience in Histology Supervisory level experience Required, 3+ years of experience in a hospital or central laboratory setting Preferred.
• Licenses, Certifications, & Training: National Certification as a Medical or Histology Technologist Required, State license where required (CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MT, NV, NY, RI, TN, WV) Required.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Behaviors: Thorough knowledge of laboratory methods, demonstrates knowledge of pathology processes with correlation of disease states and test results. Required, Thorough knowledge of laboratory accreditation and regulatory compliance requirements. Required, Thorough knowledge of pathology technical component billing guidelines. Required, Excellent communication skills. Effectively presents ideas and concepts to groups in a concise manner. Required, Effective team building and organizational skills. Required, Ability to supervise, teach, coach and motivate staff. Required, Ability to assimilate and analyze information and recommend actions to be taken. Required, Effective problem solving and decision-making skills. Knows when to seek guidance and escalate to leadership. Required, Ability to prioritize, develop and execute plans. Required, Ability to view work situations from a broad context understanding the interdependent nature of work processes. Assesses the impact of decisions on other components of the organization. Required, Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Word and Excel. Required.

Benefits

Methodist Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stockFamily support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. Retiree Discounted Services, including travel, dining, entertainment, and more.