Histotechnologist, Sr. - Surgical Pathology

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)•Galveston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Histotechnologist provides administrative and technical skills necessary to organize, supervise, and complete various medical laboratory procedures within Anatomic Pathology. This role involves providing supervision and assistance in the technical duties of the histology laboratory with a strong emphasis on techniques requiring specialized skills, instructing students in the science of histologic technique including tissue structure, and covering areas such as Histology, EM, Cytology Prep, and the Administrative area.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a Clinical Laboratory Science or Basic Science
Two (2) years of related experience
Certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) as Histotechnologist (HTL)

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years of related experience
Completion of Digital Pathology course
Qualification in Immunohistochemistry (QIHC) and or Digital Pathology

Responsibilities

Provides supervision and assistance in the technical duties of the histology laboratory.
Instructs students in the science of histologic technique including tissue structure.
Assists with recruitment, hiring, payroll, orientation, training, supervision, evaluation, competency assessment, coaching, disciplinary action and/or termination process of divisional employees.
Supervises the work of laboratory personnel engaged in performing routine and specialized technical procedures, including planning laboratory work, evaluating work performed and handling procedural and technical laboratory problems.
Acts as lead worker, supervises, directs, plans, develops, implements, evaluates, and oversees the execution of daily operations including scheduling work assignments.
Assists supervisor in developing protocols and procedures for the area, and reviews and updates existing procedures.
Assists with ensuring that the laboratory division functions with the appropriate level of staff to guarantee an efficient operation.
Reviews and evaluates accuracy of lab data and reports patient results with all required documentation.
Assists personnel with complex procedures, exercising independent judgment and responsibility.
Maintains inventory of reagents and other supplies including ordering supplies and monitoring expenditures and providing input for budget.
Communicates pertinent information to staff members, management, medical directors, and other divisions.
Serves as a liaison between departmental staff, management, and supervisory staff.
Performs laboratory testing as required per division.
Instructs and trains students.
Available to cover different shifts if requested to guarantee patient care.
Responsible for maintaining compliance with regulatory accreditation standards.
Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
Adheres to all safety protocols in each laboratory area.