Sr. Histotechnologist - Surgical Pathology

University of Texas Medical Branch•Galveston, TX

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About The Position

The Senior Histotechnologist provides administrative and technical skills necessary to organize, supervise, and complete various medical laboratory procedures within Anatomic Pathology. Function: To provide supervision and assistance in the technical duties of the histology laboratory with strong emphasis on those techniques requiring specialized skills, instruction of students in the science of histologic technique including tissue structure and provide Scope: Responsibility reach - Histology, EM, Cytology Prep, Administrative area

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a Clinical Laboratory Science or Basic Science
Two (2) years of related experience
Certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) as Histotechnologist (HTL)

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years of related experience
Completion of Digital Pathology course
Qualification in Immunohistochemistry (QIHC) and or Digital Pathology

Responsibilities

Assists with recruitment, hiring, payroll, orientation, training, supervision, evaluation, competency assessment, coaching, disciplinary action and/or termination process of divisional employees.
Supervises the work of laboratory personnel engaged in performing routine and specialized technical procedures, including planning laboratory work, evaluating work performed and handling procedural and technical laboratory problems.
Acts as lead worker, supervises, directs, plans, develops, implements, evaluates, and oversees the execution of daily operations including scheduling work assignments.
Assists supervisor in developing protocols and procedures for the area, and reviews and updates existing procedures.
Assists with ensuring that the laboratory division functions with the appropriate level of staff to guarantee an efficient operation.
Reviews and evaluates accuracy of lab data and reports patient results with all required documentation.
Assists personnel with complex procedures, exercising independent judgment and responsibility.
Ability to work independently within established guidelines, apply problem-solving skills, meet deadlines, and meet urgent patient, provider, and system needs.
Assists with Quality Management activities including but not limited to evaluating quality of reported test results, quality control and equipment maintenance procedures, proficiency testing and verifying appropriate documentation is maintained and corrective actions are implemented as necessary.
Assists in evaluations of new tests or instruments, as assigned.
Maintains inventory of reagents and other supplies including ordering supplies and monitoring expenditures and providing input for budget.
Communicates pertinent information to staff members, management, medical directors, and other divisions.
Serves as a liaison between departmental staff, management, and supervisory staff.
Performs laboratory testing as required per division.
Instructs and trains students.
Available to cover different shifts if requested to guarantee patient care.
Responsible for maintaining compliance with regulatory accreditation standards.
Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
Adheres to all safety protocols in each laboratory area.