Histotechnologist Lead, Tues-Sat Evenings

NeoGenomics Laboratories•Fort Myers, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Histotechnologist Lead is an advanced-level role in the Histotechnologist job category. The position assists the department supervisor, trains and assigns staff, reviews their work, and performs the full range of technical procedures involved in preparing tissue specimens. The role is based in the NeoGenomics laboratory in Fort Myers, Florida, and is scheduled Tuesday through Saturday from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.; the schedule may change based on business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in chemical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution; or an Associate of Science in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution; or equivalent education of 60 semester hours, including 24 semester hours in biological and chemical science courses.
National certification: HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP).
Current Florida Technologist/Technician license.

Nice To Haves

Four or more years of Histology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform necessary supervisory functions in the supervisor’s absence.
Assist in supervising technical personnel by monitoring workflow, distributing and reviewing assignments, scheduling, training employees on company and laboratory policies, procedures, techniques, and equipment, resolving staff work-related problems, and providing input for performance appraisals and disciplinary actions.
Lead and implement department project improvements.
Review documentation and daily completion of performance verification criteria for tests, reagents, and equipment.
Review quality assurance and quality control records according to departmental procedures.
Work with the department supervisor to monitor and correct trends and problems involving equipment operation, reagent usage, and test procedure performance.
Troubleshoot instrument, reagent, and procedural problems at an advanced level.
Generate incident reports when appropriate and maintain corrective action logs for reagents and equipment.
Recommend and promptly institute corrective action after qualified incidents, potential problems, or corporate recommendations.
Expedite workflow to maximize capacity by evaluating systems, recommending enhancements, and coordinating resolution of production issues involving other departments.
Review department activities to ensure compliance with departmental policies and federal, state, and local regulations.
Assist with the department’s annual competency testing process and documentation.
Perform the full range of technical procedures in the preparation of tissue specimens.