Histotechnologist Lead
About The Position
The Histotechnologist Lead performs histology work that supports patient care, including embedding and preparing slides for routine H&E and special stain procedures. The role coordinates the team's work during the scheduled shift, maintains scheduling for the day team, trains new employees and staff on new techniques and procedures, and helps complete competencies and maintain accurate training records. The lead maintains communication among shifts, management, and pathologists, performs and documents scheduled preventative maintenance, and identifies when troubleshooting is needed for processing, embedding, cutting, and staining. The role also handles minor equipment troubleshooting and contacts management or vendors as needed. Work takes place in a fast-paced laboratory environment with biological and chemical hazards, with a focus on safety, compliance, and quality control. Employees have routine access to Protected Health Information and must maintain confidentiality and follow applicable privacy and security standards. The position is based in Dallas, Texas, and is scheduled Tuesday through Saturday from 2:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., totaling 40 hours per week. It is full-time and benefit eligible.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of training or experience in histology.
- Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to work well independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to operate general laboratory equipment, including telephones, computers, automated analyzers, centrifuges, microscopes, manual and automated pipettes, and audible alarms.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Histology, Biology, Chemistry, or another related field.
- Four years of histology experience gained after earning a relevant degree.
- HT or HTL (ASCP) certification.
Responsibilities
- Perform embedding and prepare slides for routine H&E and special stain procedures.
- Perform and document scheduled preventative maintenance.
- Recognize when troubleshooting is needed for processing, embedding, cutting, and staining.
- Coordinate team work throughout the scheduled shift.
- Maintain scheduling for the day team.
- Train new employees and staff on new techniques and procedures.
- Handle minor equipment troubleshooting and notify management or vendors as needed.
- Assist with completing competencies and maintaining accurate training records.
- Maintain communication between different shifts, management, and pathologists.
- Champion safety, compliance, and quality control.
- Maintain confidentiality and access Protected Health Information only as required to fulfill job duties.
Benefits
- Free lab services for the employee and dependents.
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Opportunity to grow professionally.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
