Lead Histopathology Technologist
About The Position
The Lead Histopathology Technologist works in the Laboratory of Syracuse VAMC and serves as an expert providing authoritative advice and consultation for difficult, complex, or unique tests requiring special knowledge. Advises all organizational levels on various aspects of specialized testing including appropriateness that takes into consideration clinical context. The Lead Histopathology Technologist must possess broad knowledge of biological sciences and skills necessary to process anatomic pathology specimens. The work performed by the Histotechnology Technologist is vital for pathologists to interpret laboratory results and provide a diagnosis and prognosis to help facilitate appropriate and life-saving treatments.
Requirements
- broad knowledge of biological sciences
- skills necessary to process anatomic pathology specimens
Responsibilities
- Provides authoritative advice and consultation for more markedly difficult, complex, unique, and/or emerging tests requiring special knowledge.
- Performs gross dissection of specimens and entry of gross description in report.
- Monitors and make work assignments, provides input on performance, resolves daily workplace issues, and maintains efficient workflow.
- Provides training and guidance for new and current employees.
- Oversees that the workflow is distributed and balanced to maintain an efficient workflow among staff.
- Uses independent judgement and resources, troubleshoots a variety of specialized lab tests and equipment.
- Maintains adequate level of supplies in Morgue.
- Maintains and documents the optimal functioning of laboratory equipment.
- Uses, calibrates, identifies malfunctions, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment.
- Diagnoses deviations in test performance due to instrument malfunction.
- Communicates effectively and courteously while working as a healthcare team member.
- Provides excellent service as defined by the customer (healthcare providers, patients, and others).
- Adheres to practices and regulations governing biosafety and biosecurity in the workplace with immediate or general supervision.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Administration of Human Resource Programs
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
