Manager Histology/Pathology

Baylor Scott & White Health•Temple, TX

About The Position

The Manager of Anatomic Histology/Pathology manages the daily operations of the Histopathology Laboratory, ensuring that regulatory and safety requirements are met. The role supervises staff and oversees work assignments, hiring and termination, performance reviews, orientation, and professional development. The manager performs delegated functions defined by the facility CLIA Director and supports efficient laboratory operations, regulatory compliance, and quality and productivity standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, or four years of work experience above the minimum qualification.
Four years of experience.
Must hold one of the following certifications: ASCP Histotechnician (ASCP-HT), ASCP Histotechnologist (ASCP-HTL), or ASCP Pathologist Assistant (ASCP-PA).
Knowledge of laboratory regulations, protocols, and procedures.
Statistical and critical-thinking abilities.
Ability to comprehend and communicate instructions.
Ability to perform laboratory protocols and procedures.
Knowledge of safety and infection control standards.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to make operational choices and use resources to meet schedules and goals.
Basic business knowledge, including annual planning, goal setting, budget adherence, employee compensation, compliance, and risk management.
General computer skills, including Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, and email.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of Histology experience is preferred.
Knowledge of Histopathology trends through current literature and continuing education.

Responsibilities

Manage daily functions of the histopathology laboratory to ensure efficiency and perform delegated functions defined by the facility CLIA Director.
Prepare schedules and coordinate job assignments; oversee employee selection, orientation, training, assignments, evaluations, discipline, and discharge.
Serve as a liaison between residents, pathologists, and histopathology lab staff, and work with physicians on special staining and cutting requests.
Oversee equipment maintenance records and schedule preventative maintenance for microscopes, microtones, strainers, ovens, and cryostats.
Manage budgeting and provide information about supplies, personnel, and equipment; pursue cost containment and plan long-term purchases or capital equipment.
Develop, recommend, implement, and maintain histopathology laboratory policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with safety standards established by OSHA and CAP.
Stay knowledgeable about Histopathology trends by reviewing current literature and participating in continuing education.
Provide training and opportunities for continuing education.
Make operational decisions about work methods, quality and productivity standards, and measurable goals for employees and project teams.
Use broader targets to determine how best to allocate resources to meet schedules and goals.
Make or approve hiring and termination judgments.
Evaluate and recommend policy changes and establish procedures affecting the managed organization.