Laboratory Supervisor - Histology

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health•Lebanon, NH

About The Position

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics is home to the largest laboratory in New Hampshire, providing Pathology and Clinical Laboratory services to DHMC and Clinics physician practices, Dartmouth Health System member hospitals, and independent practices and hospitals throughout New Hampshire and Vermont. The department emphasizes process improvement through LEAN and Six Sigma and has a renovated laboratory space designed for efficient workflow. The laboratory is described as high-volume, equipped with cutting-edge technology and automation, collaborative, and supportive of learning and growth. The Histology Supervisor directs the operations and performance of the Histology section in the Department of Laboratories and plans, organizes, and manages its activities and personnel. The supervisor works with more than 45 pathologists and oversees more than 30 employees. The section has state-of-the-art equipment and natural light, and processes more than 85,000 surgical specimens, including whole-slide imaging for digital pathology. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, day-shift position.

Requirements

Five years of laboratory experience, including two years in a supervisory or lead position.
Familiarity with regulatory agencies affecting laboratories.
Certified Histotechnician (HT-ASCP) or Certified Histotechnologist (HTL-ASCP).

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
CPT and ICD-9 coding experience and knowledge of Medicare reimbursement desired.

Responsibilities

Supervise all personnel and activities within the section, including reviewing and maintaining operations to ensure effective and efficient processing and reporting of workload.
Schedule section workflow and adjust staffing coverage to meet demands.
Evaluate section staff performance and seek and provide opportunities for staff to upgrade their job skills.
Document, implement, and maintain standard laboratory procedures for the section.
Ensure high-quality test results through hospital and section quality assurance activities.
Ensure the safety and security of property and section personnel.
Oversee the section's teaching program, including instruction for MT students, residents, other shifts, and aides.
Oversee technological improvements, proper utilization and maintenance of equipment, and development of new test procedures in the specialized area.
Ensure that departmental managerial policies, practices, and objectives are achieved within the section.
Assist in preparing, implementing, and monitoring the annual budget for equipment, supplies, and personnel.
Prepare planning activities in the section and participate in the Laboratory Department's planning process.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.