IHC Lab Supervisor

Sonic Healthcare USA • Dallas, TX

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Sonic Healthcare USA is a Great Place to Work certified employer dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment that emphasizes teamwork and innovation. We are looking for individuals with a passion for patient care, who are personable, professional, and confident in their skills. Join our front line of #HealthcareHeroes! Our mission is to advance the health and wellbeing of our communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions.

In this role, you will supervise the daily operations of the Immunohistochemistry Department and personnel to ensure adherence to quality standards, deadlines, and established procedures. You will assist the Manager in developing, implementing, revising, interpreting, and enforcing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), company policies and procedures, and service standards. You will advise the Manager of problems and concerns in the department and laboratory, compile data, prepare reports, and may work on special assigned projects. You will also perform all necessary functions required of a Immunohistochemistry Technician.

Requirements

• Bachelor's, or higher, degree in one of the chemical, physical, or biological sciences from an accredited institution has had at least four years of pertinent experience in an acceptable laboratory subsequent to qualifying.
• Board of Certification (BOC) by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Histology Technician or Histotechnologist including 3 years performing IHC procedures and/or 2 years’ experience as an Histology/IHC Supervisor.
• This role will have routine access to Protected Health Information (PHI). Employees will be trained on reasonable safeguards and are expected to maintain strict confidentiality, as well as abide by all applicable privacy and security standards. Employees are expected only to access PHI when it is required to fulfill job duties.

Nice To Haves

• Certification as a Histology Technician (HT) or Histology Technologist (HTL) by American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) preferred.
• State licensure, if required by state.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the daily operations of the Immunohistochemistry Department and personnel to ensure adherence to quality standards, deadlines, and established procedures.
• Assists the Manager in developing, implementing, revising, interpreting, and enforcing the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), company policies and procedures, and service standards.
• Advises Manager of problems and concerns in the department and laboratory.
• Complies data and prepares reports and may work on special assigned projects.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies.
• Coordinates the proper storage of hazardous materials and the laboratory safety program.
• Examines slides and/or blocks to ensure tissue preparation is meeting laboratory requirements.
• Performs and documents daily quality control and quality assurance measures.
• Prepares sections of human tissue for immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization and immunofluoresence testing.
• Performs both manual and automated testing for IHC, ISH and DIF samples as requested by a Pathologist.
• Maintains strictest confidentiality.
• Complies with all State, Federal, professional regulations as well as company and departmental rules, polices, and procedural manuals.
• Adherence to CAP, CLIA, State Regulations, HIPAA, Safety and OSHA Regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Appreciation for your work
• A feeling of satisfaction that you’ve helped people
• Opportunity to grow within the organization
• Free lab services for you and your eligible dependents
• Work-life balance, including Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Help saving for retirement, with a 401(k) that includes a generous company match
• A sense of belonging – we are a community!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees