Supv Histology

About the Role

The Supervisor of Histology manages the daily operations of the Histopathology Laboratory, ensuring regulatory and safety requirements are met. This role supervises staff, including work assignments, hiring/termination, performance reviews, orientation, and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the daily functions of the histopathology laboratory to ensure efficient operation.
• Prepares schedules, coordinates job assignments, and monitors personnel, including selection, orientation, training, evaluations, discipline, and discharge.
• Oversees equipment maintenance records and schedules preventative maintenance for equipment such as microscopes, microtomes, strainers, ovens, and cryostats.
• Assists with budgeting, provides information on supplies, personnel, and equipment, seeks cost containment avenues, and plans long-term purchases or capital equipment.
• Develops, recommends, implements, and maintains policies and procedures related to the histopathology laboratory.
• Ensures compliance with OSHA and CAP safety standards.
• Stays updated on trends in Histopathology through literature review and continuing education.
• Performs all delegated functions as defined by the facility CLIA Director.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's degree or 2 years of work experience above the minimum qualification.
• Experience: 3 years of experience.
• Certification/License/Registration: Must have one of the following:
  • ASCP-Histotechnician (ASCP-HT)
  • ASCP-Histotechnologist (ASCP-HTL)

Skills

• Knowledge of laboratory regulations, protocols, and procedures.
• Statistical and critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to comprehend and communicate instructions.
• Knowledge of safety and infection control standards.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Effective leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to make tactical recommendations for allocating and directing supervised employees' work.
• Ability to make effective hiring and termination recommendations.
• Ability to train and evaluate performance of supervised staff.
• General computer skills, including Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, and email.

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits.
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1.

Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level.