Histology Manager

Position Focus :

This position reports directly to the Senior Manager, Histology, Outreach Histology, and Immunohistochemistry. Hires qualified staff, evaluates, and as necessary, initiates prescribed disciplinary or termination action in accordance with Human Resources policies.

Supervises and documents training, competency, and development of all direct reports. Maintains employee file including all documentation for direct report files as specified by departmental, CAP, state and federal guidelines.

Training and Competency : Develops and maintains a continuing education program for technical personnel in accordance with department policies and goals.

Develops and maintains a program for assessing the competency of direct reports in accordance with CAP and CLIA regulations.

Responsible for the creation, implementation, communication, and training of new and revised policies and procedures to appropriate lab staff.

Supervises / performs instruction of Anatomic Pathology residents in functions pertaining to the Histology Laboratory : Presents an introduction / overview to Histology to residents.

Assures appropriate cross- training of technical staff. Supervises daily work assignments. Addresses personnel, operational and technical problems referring appropriate matters to the Anatomic Pathology Manager Performs technical procedures as needed.

Regulatory Compliance Assures compliance with all guidelines and regulations as set forth by all local, state, federal agencies as well as The College of American Pathologists and The Joint Commission.

Supervises function, monitoring and maintenance of all lab equipment. Maintains service contracts. Documentation of all maintenance must be kept for appropriate periods of time as specified by state, federal, and CAP guidelines.

Responsible for supervising, participation and documentation of the development and validation of new methods, procedures or instruments.

Assures compliance with laboratory safety procedures and maintains a biohazard and biochemical program to assure safety in the laboratory.

Maintains monitoring o fair quality and exposure to employees involved in handling chemicals and fumes. Monitors and maintains adequate and proper storage of all archived materials according to CAP, state and federal regulations.

Performs annual review of all procedures / documents in the Histology Procedures Manuals. Presents all revisions to the Anatomic Pathology Manager.

Major revisions are approved by the Surgical Pathology Medical Director or designee. Develops, implements and maintains relevant and required Quality Assurance monitors and projects annually including at least one project to be presented quarterly at the Department Quality Assurance Meeting under the direction of the Anatomic Pathology Manager.

Utilizes CoPath, manual methods or other instrumentation software to provide monthly workload and quality statistics and other information for management use under the direction of the Anatomic Pathology Manager.

Resource Management : Provides data and justification information for monthly variance report for the Histology cost center.

Recommends and participates in the evaluation and acquisition of new equipment and instrumentation. Responsible for the maintenance of appropriate inventory levels and the requisition of supplies, in response to changing workload / volumes.

Assures that supplies ordered are received correctly to the Histology Laboratory. Some exposure to general laboratory hazards.

Light to moderate lifting(occasional supplies or instrument movement). May perform other job related duties as requested or required.

Essential Duties

1. Manages a team responsible for the day-to-day activities of the unit. Monitors progress of assignments and projects of varying complexity to ensure milestones are met and communicated to all relevant stakeholders.

2. Assesses and resolves or escalates problems arising within unit or impacting workflow. 3. Recommends new and updated policies and procedures based on requirements, efficiencies and / or trends in support of unit.

4. Assists in long-range planning for work unit needs. 5. Participates in unit budget planning. 6. Evaluates work requests to determine if they are appropriate to the unit or another area.

7. Ensures that work flow is organized and staffed for quality efficient completion. 8. Communicates deadlines and special circumstances to staff.

9. Researches and adopts new technology products and services to increase efficiencies. Evaluates and implements these solutions as appropriate.

10. Maintains equipment and supplies for unit. 11. Completes evaluations of direct report employees. 12. Collaborates with University personnel to define work assignments and requirements, communicate progress of work, and plan and coordinate projects.

13. Interacts with external sources to coordinate work necessary to fulfill projects, keep abreast of new products and technologies, or arrange for subcontractors.

14. Supervises a staff of exempt and non-exempt employees. 15. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Minimum requirement of Bachelor’s Degree in related field and five years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Skill / Ability 1 :

Three to five years of progressively more responsible experience in a Histology Laboratory.

Required Skill / Ability 2 :

A broad knowledge of the histology laboratory with special emphasis on immunohistochemistry and special stain procedures as well as a detailed knowledge of more specialized embedding, sectioning and histochemical techniques is required.

Required Skill / Ability 3 :

Some general knowledge of electron microscopy, imrnunoperoxidase and immunoflourescent techniques.

Preferred Licenses or Certifications :

Histotechnologist (HT / HTL) Certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology(ASCP) which fulfills all eligibility requirements stated therein.

Drug Screen

Health Screening

Background Check Requirements

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The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position.

Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

EEO Statement :

University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.

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