Team Lead - Histology Lab
About The Position
The Team Lead contributes to the diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients by accurately processing surgical pathology specimens. Responsibilities include processing, embedding, and microtomy of all surgical tissues; and frozen section staining; routine H&E and special staining such as electrommicrotomy, immunoflourscence, and immunohistochemistry; tissue processing; equipment maintenance and record retention; and knowledge of pathology Laboratory Information System. Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the histology department in the absence of the histology supervisor. Maintains complete and accurate documentation of data generated and work performed; assists in Quality Management and problem solving; participates in testing and implementation of new equipment; develops protocols and QC slides; helps train new personnel; monitors supplies as needed; helps coordinate staff shift coverage and workload distribution; and assists in other activities as directed. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the department. May be responsible for handling chemicals and/or reagents including chemical hazardous waste materials.
Requirements
- Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the department.
Responsibilities
- Processing, embedding, and microtomy of all surgical tissues
- Frozen section staining
- Routine H&E and special staining such as electrommicrotomy, immunoflourscence, and immunohistochemistry
- Tissue processing
- Equipment maintenance and record retention
- Knowledge of pathology Laboratory Information System
- Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the histology department in the absence of the histology supervisor
- Maintains complete and accurate documentation of data generated and work performed
- Assists in Quality Management and problem solving
- Participates in testing and implementation of new equipment
- Develops protocols and QC slides
- Helps train new personnel
- Monitors supplies as needed
- Helps coordinate staff shift coverage and workload distribution
- Assists in other activities as directed
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the department
- May be responsible for handling chemicals and/or reagents including chemical hazardous waste materials
Benefits
- Medical: Multiple plan options.
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
