Lead Histotechnologist- nights

Beth Israel Lahey Health

5d•$46 - $62

About The Position

Under the direction of the Histology Supervisor and Anatomic Pathology Manager, the Lead Histotechnologist assists with oversight of Histology Operations. The role performs and oversees Histology work in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures, serves as an expert resource, and supports workflow, quality, instrumentation, training, and technical problem-solving. The Lead Histotechnologist helps direct daily laboratory operations and provides leadership in the absence of Clinical Supervisors and Managers.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in a high-complexity Histology Lab, including special stains, Immunohistochemistry, electron microscopy, and/or immunofluorescence; 3 years is required for exceptional internal candidates.
Demonstrated autonomy and capacity to lead multiple projects and assist with staffing needs under department leadership.
High proficiency with computers, including web-based applications and Microsoft applications, including Excel.
Ability to produce complex documents, perform analysis, and maintain databases as required.
Ability to stand and/or move around for the majority of the shift and meet the stated medium-work physical demands.

Nice To Haves

Certified Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) certification through the American Society for Clinical Pathology Associates.
Bachelor’s degree from a NAACLS-accredited histology technician program.
Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
Leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Perform and oversee a full range of Histology tasks according to Standard Operating Procedures and ensure Histology staff follow those procedures.
Serve as an expert resource within an area of specialty and provide technical support to staff.
Assist the Supervisor in maintaining effective workflow and Histology Operations, reporting issues to the Histology Supervisor, Anatomic Pathology Manager, and/or Director of Surgical Pathology as needed.
Assist in researching new workflows, evaluating instruments, writing Standard Operating Procedures, and maintaining supplies for areas of expertise.
Resolve technical problems and troubleshoot test systems that are not performing within established levels.
Oversee periodic reviews of quality-control and instrumentation logs to ensure accurate test results.
Provide input into technical decisions, support data collection, gather monthly QC statistics, and serve as the technical on-call person for off-shifts.
Monitor daily operations and delegate duties within the lab; reallocate resources as needed.
Train Histotechnologists I, Histotechnologists II, and Lab Support Assistants; participate in developing training and competency procedures; and instruct residents and fellows.
Serve as a liaison between Lab Support Services and technical departments, and communicate promptly to resolve problems for clients outside the labs.
Provide leadership in the absence of Clinical Supervisors and Managers and represent the lab on committees.
Provide input to managers for performance evaluations and address personnel issues with the Clinical Manager.