Team Lead-Histology, Tissue Morphology
About The Position
The Histology Team Lead in the coordination of work schedules, supervision of laboratory personnel, ensures the appropriate record keeping is performed, quality control is documented, workload records are maintained, and is a general technical resource for staff and physicians. Produces high quality microscopic slides of the tissues received in surgical pathology while maintaining patient confidentiality. Performs all necessary duties and procedures required for the processing of specimens for diagnostic and research purposes. Identifies tissue structure and cell components for use in the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of a disease. Assists in researching and developing new procedures and techniques for diagnostic purposes. Maintains laboratory records as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Histology or a related field required.
- 5 years of histology experience within the last ten-years required.
- Certification through ASCP (or equivalent) required.
- Requires ability to lead people a multifaceted histology laboratory; must have overall skills to provide technical and leadership support.
- Requires proficiency at computer entry/retrieval of lab results.
- Requires ability to utilize and perform routine maintenance on specialized equipment in performing tests.
- Requires ability to troubleshoot equipment.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate work schedules
- Supervise laboratory personnel
- Ensure appropriate record keeping is performed
- Ensure quality control is documented
- Maintain workload records
- Serve as a general technical resource for staff and physicians
- Produce high quality microscopic slides of tissues received in surgical pathology while maintaining patient confidentiality
- Perform all necessary duties and procedures required for the processing of specimens for diagnostic and research purposes
- Identify tissue structure and cell components for use in the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of a disease
- Assist in researching and developing new procedures and techniques for diagnostic purposes
- Maintain laboratory records as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
