Supervisor of Histology Lab - Anatomical Pathology - Kings Hwy

Job Duties

Coordinates daily operations
Supervises, trains and develops department staff
Oversights performance improvement and quality control programs
Ensures fiscal responsibility
Participates in Ochsner PALM and department projects

About the Role

Maintains a patient /client focused section that complies with the standards of accrediting/regulatory agencies
Oversees training of all personnel in section and performs technical work as necessary
Promotes and ensures compliance with Ochsner Health System and Laboratory policies and practices

Responsibilities

• Maintains confidentiality of patient and personnel-related information at all times
• Exhibits a high degree of professional excellence characterized by sound independent judgment, reliability, initiative, flexibility and a high standard of ethics
• Coordinates daily operations
• Supervises, trains and develops department staff
• Oversights performance improvement and quality control programs
• Ensures fiscal responsibility
• Participates in Ochsner PALM and department projects

Requirements

• Current Louisiana license or temporary license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Generalist or Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Specialist
• Meets CLIA and CAP requirements for testing personnel relative to scope of duties
• Meets CLIA standards as a general laboratory supervisor
• ASCP certification as a Histotechnologist or Medical Technologist

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical or biological science
• 4 years training and experience in high complexity testing in the respective specialty under a qualified Medical Director
• Experience working in controlled environment, following safety measures to minimize exposure to chemicals, body fluids, blood borne pathogens, etc.

Skills

• Computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally
• Proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Judgmental skills in order to identify and solve problems as well as handle difficult situations
• Analytical skills necessary to prepare/interpret a variety of management reports, analyze complex data and trouble shoot equipment
• Skills to manage stress in order to maintain a professional atmosphere and provide quality service
• Skills to work independently
• Ability to work outside of regularly scheduled hours, including weekends and holidays, when deemed necessary by management

Benefits

To be determined by Ochsner Health System

Pay

To be determined by Ochsner Health System

Schedule

To be determined by Ochsner Health System