Histology Supervisor

HCA Healthcare • Denver, CO

7d

About The Position

The Histology Supervisor oversees histology laboratory operations and staff, ensuring specimens are accurately identified and prepared for gross and microscopic examination by a pathologist. The role performs histology and cytology procedures as needed, maintains equipment, and supports quality control and continuous improvement to contribute to patient care. It works collaboratively with pathologists and the care team and is listed as full-time, mixed schedule, weekdays only.

The supervisor manages laboratory resources and daily operations, staff hiring and development, performance, quality and regulatory compliance, budgets, workflows, customer service, and department policies. The role also performs technologist duties as required.

Integrated Regional Labs provides clinical laboratory and anatomic pathology services for hospitals, physicians, and other clients. Its operations include a histology and microbiology facility in Largo, Florida, a fully automated esoteric core laboratory in Fort Lauderdale, and hospital-based rapid-response laboratories across four HCA Healthcare divisions in Florida.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree in Medical Technology, Biomedical Science, Biology, or Chemistry.
• National certification as a Medical or Histology Technologist.
• Three years of experience as a Histology Technologist.
• Thorough knowledge of laboratory methods and pathology processes, including correlation of disease states and results.
• Thorough knowledge of pathology technical component billing guidelines.
• Skill in techniques required to produce high-quality slides for pathologist interpretation.
• Thorough knowledge of laboratory accreditation and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present ideas and concepts concisely to groups.
• Effective team-building and organizational skills.
• Ability to supervise, teach, and coach staff.
• Ability to assimilate and analyze information and recommend actions.
• Effective and proactive problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to prioritize, develop, and execute plans.
• Ability to understand work situations in a broad context and recognize interdependent processes and the organizational impact of decisions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day laboratory technical and non-technical resources and operations to meet organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Manage staff hiring, orientation, training, competency, and work assignments.
• Provide performance feedback through coaching, performance reviews, and counseling; oversee employee output and conduct.
• Contribute to department goals for service, quality, regulatory compliance, financial performance, and patient and employee satisfaction.
• Monitor section activities and data to improve operations.
• Monitor department expenses, address variances, and contribute to the expense budget, including consideration of new methods, resources, instrumentation, and technology.
• Engage with the department medical director to develop and review policies and quality, service, and operational metrics.
• Monitor compliance with accrediting agency standards and lead department accreditation preparation.
• Oversee quality control and assurance programs for test methodology, protocols, equipment, and supplies; participate in continuous quality improvement.
• Develop department policies and procedures and monitor staff adherence.
• Provide input into workflow, system, and process design; implement corrective action plans for service or quality issues.
• Serve as a resource to customers, respond proactively to feedback, and implement improvements to meet customer needs.
• Develop and implement a communication plan to ensure staff receive information.
• Perform technologist duties as required.
• Prepare and process specimens and perform histology and cytology procedures as needed.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure accurate sample identification and high-quality slides for pathologist interpretation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager