Histology Supervisor

Job Overview : This position is intended for individuals with prior experience working as a histotechnologist and possesses ASCP certification in Histotechnology.

The individual in this position will be capable of performing all routine histopathology functions, handle escalated issues and troubleshoot quality issues.

The individual is responsible for providing supervisory oversight for the day-to-day operations of the laboratory.

Essential Functions :

Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Histology laboratory and supervision of the technical and support staff.

In conjunction with the operations manager / director, ensures that all departmental policies and procedures meet the standards of current state and federal regulations

Coordinate and supervise the histotechs, laboratory assistants, grossing personnel, and other support staff.

Schedule and maintain adequate coverage and effective utilization of personnel.

Monitor and control expenses in line with department budget.

Maintain appropriate levels of supplies and reagents commensurate with workload.

Provide technical instructions and training of personnel in techniques, instrumentation, and organization of work.

Maintain a current procedure manual, reviewing and revising as needed.

Interview and select potential employees in conjunction with the Manager.

Write and conduct employee performance evaluations.

Ensure that all employees follow all company and department policies; initiate performance improvement with employees, as needed.

Participate in company meetings and conduct departmental meetings, when applicable.

Maintain equipment and instruments in good operating condition, recognize any malfunctions and troubleshoot.

Communicates with the Histopathology Technical Supervisor and Senior Medical Director / Laboratory Director as appropriate.

Maintain attendance records; approve overtime and vacation time.

Ensure proper time record editing.

Ensure the technical quality, so that the Pathologists can adequately evaluate prepared slides.

Ensure that all outstanding cases are reconciled.

Maintain appropriate quality assurance documentation.

Ensure that all employees comply with all safety regulations, including personal protective equipment.

Complete successfully all personnel departmental training and competency assessments.

Perform special projects, as assigned by the operations manager / director.

Provide backup for bench Histotechnicians / Histotechnologists in sectioning and staining.

Ensure all corporate safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are met.

Other duties, as assigned by manager.

Qualifications : Required :

Required :

AS degree in Biological / Physical sciences or equivalent combination of education and experience.

HT (ASCP)

3 years Histology experience.

Meet all of the qualifications listed in the Policy for Minimum Qualification for Histotechnician and Histology Supervisor.

Preferred :

BS degree in biological / physical sciences

HTL (ASCP)

Graduate of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnology program

4 years of histopathology experience, with 1-2 years in a leadership role

Immunohistochemistry experience