Histology Lab Supervisor

VIZIA Diagnostics•Alpharetta, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Histology Supervisor is primarily responsible for the histology laboratory or discipline that he or she is assigned. Their technical expertise will serve as a resource to the histotechnologists/histotechnicians and assistants within the department as well as the pathologists, physicians, nurses and patients who are our customers. The Histology Supervisor is responsible for supervision of staff within the section, equipment functionality and assay performance. They are also responsible for maintaining accreditation readiness and section compliance with all regulatory requirements. The individual will also be responsible for the teaching and training of histotechnologists and lab assistants in the execution of these procedures. The Histology Lab Supervisor is a vital member of the leadership team, responsible for overseeing evening laboratory operations ensuring timely turnaround time of specimens to the highest level of quality. Maintains staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees and developing personal growth opportunities. Supervisor leads the team while implementing plans developed by management and providing feedback to management that may help make processes more efficient.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college/university and 5+ plus years of experience, and completion of an accredited Histology Program or an equivalent combination of education and 5 years’ experience required
HT(ASCP) certification is required
Must have good computer skills; LIS required, Outlook, Word, Excel are basic requirements.

Nice To Haves

HTL (ASCP) certification, preferred
Voice Dictation a plus

Responsibilities

Be proficient in performing basic laboratory duties to assist in workflow when needed.
Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of instruments and document findings.
Maintain a clean working environment.
Monitor documentation accuracy and quality and ensure equipment quality control and preventive maintenance are undertaken on a routine basis.
Perform complex troubleshooting investigations, document findings and escalate when needed.
Oversee proper chemical hygiene practices to ensure safety and compliance, and also chemical hazardous waste disposal in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
Supervise employee attendance, PTO and timecard approval and where necessary, undertake
Assist in duties as deemed necessary by the Histology Supervisor, Pathology Manager, or Medical Director.
Comply with quality control policies and SOPs to ensure all aspects of laboratory operation are performed in accordance with accepted standards and applicable laws for clinical laboratories.
Recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees and developing personal growth opportunities.
Leading the team while implementing plans developed by management and providing feedback to management that may help make processes more efficient.