Supervisor, Histology (FT, Evenings) - Bethlehem, PA

St. Luke's University Health Network•Hanover Township, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. The Laboratory Supervisor, Histopathology, evening shift, is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the histology staff and laboratory functions. Maintains the operation of the section to meet minimum standards of laboratory accrediting agencies. Performs duties of a histologic technician concurrent with supervisory functions. Serves as network technical specialist in assigned area of expertise.

Requirements

Histologic Technician, HT (ASCP) or Histologic Technologist, HLT (ASCP) or equivalent.
Minimum of five years histology laboratory experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

Two years supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervises the assigned staff.
Assists with the selection/training/orientation/ monitoring/competence and continuing education of laboratory staff; evaluates performance and makes recommendations for personnel actions.
Prepares the daily work schedule to coordinate workflow on a daily basis.
Adjusts staffing to accommodate unscheduled staffing concerns.
Performs routine bench assignment as warranted by workload and staffing.
Delegates responsibilities and duties to employees so the section runs smoothly in supervisor’s absence.
Uses elements of competency assessment outlined by College of American Pathologists including direct observation of staff performance to ensure laboratory requirements are met.
Supervises the maintenance of instrumentation and ensures that resources are available for troubleshooting technical and instrument operations.
Serves as the network laboratory expert/resource.
Ensures quality standard work practices/procedures/policies throughout network laboratories.
Assists in the developing, implementing, revising, interpreting and enforcing the policies and procedures and service standards.
Reviews results with Pathologist.
Maintains current technical/scientific knowledge in assigned area of expertise.
Maintains proficiency in at least one workbench assignment.
Compiles data and prepares reports and may work on special assigned projects.
Ensures proficiency testing meets laboratory accrediting agencies’ standards.
Maintains effective communication within the department through section meetings, supervisors’ meetings, meeting with Pathologist, etc.
Serves on various laboratory/hospital committees.
With Laboratory Quality Manager, designs and implements a Quality Management process/program to document performance and resolve system problems and service complaints.
Provides input to Anatomic Pathology Laboratory Manager for annual budget and to explain variances.
Maintains cost effective inventory.