JOB SUMMARY

The Supervisor of Histoology manages the daily the operations of the Histopathology Laboratory. This includes ensuring that regulatory and safety requirements are met. Supervises staff, including all activities relative to work assignments, hiring/termination, performance reviews, orientation, and professional development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

Supervises the daily functions of the histopathology laboratory to ensure it runs efficiently.

Prepares schedules, coordinates job assignments, and monitors personnel including the selection, orientation, training, assignments, evaluations, discipline, and discharge of employees.

Oversees equipment maintenance records and schedules preventative maintenance for equipment including microscopes, microtones, strainers, ovens, and cryostats.

Assist with budgeting, provides information about supplies, personnel, and equipment, seeks avenues of cost containment, and plans long-term purchases or capital equipment.

Develops, recommends, implements, and maintains policies and procedures related to the histopathology laboratory.

Ensures compliance with all safety standards established by OSHA and CAP.

Remains knowledgeable of trends in Histopathology through review of current literature and continuing education.

Performs all delegated functions as defined by facility CLIA Director.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

Knowledge of laboratory regulations, protocols and procedures.

Analytical and critical thinking abilities.

Ability to comprehend and communicate instructions.

Ability to perform laboratory protocols and procedures.

Knowledge of safety and infection control standards.

Ability to work in a team environment.

Provides training and opportunities for continuing education.

Effective leadership and interpersonal skills.

Ability to make tactical decisions around the allocation and direction of the work of supervised employees using established guidelines, policies and/or procedures.

Ability to make effective hiring and termination recommendations.

Ability to train, and evaluate performance of supervised staff.

General computer skills, including but not limited to: Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, and email.

BENEFITS

Our competitive benefits package includes the following
- 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 upon position type and/or level

QUALIFICATIONS

- EDUCATION - Associate's or 2 years of work experience above the minimum qualification

- EXPERIENCE - 3 Years of Experience

- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
       ASCP-Histotechnologist (ASCP-HTL)

       ASCP-Histotechnician (ASCP-HT): Must have one of the following:
-- ASCP-Histotechnician
-- ASCP-Histotechnologist.

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