Histology Supervisor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Clinical Laboratory Science or Healthcare related field.
• Certified Histotechnologist (CNHISTO) OR ASCP-American Society for Clinical Pathologist certification.
• 5 years of recent relevant experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of applicable local, state, federal and other health care laws, regulations and requirements – e.g., TJC, Medi-Cal, Medicare.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including team building, and coaching/mentoring with the ability to motivate and engage others.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve technical and operational issues problems as guided by policies, and procedures, or guidance from leadership.
• Ability to build and establish effective working partnership with employees, peers and/or leaders to achieve business objectives.
• Understands age specific needs in providing care to patient population served.
• Demonstrates ability to handle confidential and sensitive issues.
• Verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle difficult circumstances and make sound business decisions with little direction.
• Demonstrates ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with changing business priorities.
• Demonstrates organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects while delivering quality service/achieving business results.
• Demonstrates commitment to providing exceptional customer service and responding to customer needs/requests in a prompt, courteous manner.
• Demonstrates ability to work/interact with a diverse population while respecting cultural and linguistic differences.
• Ability to use essential MS Excel and other software and applications associated with the role’s duties and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and oversees the day-to-day activities related to the Histology Department.
• Ensures consistent delivery of high-value quality laboratory care to all patient populations served.
• Performs and demonstrates proficiency and understanding of technical procedures of processing, embedding, cutting and staining tissue specimens.
• Responsible for validity of test results, specimen handling and material filing, and maintenance of necessary department records and equipment maintenance.
• Establishes work priorities, and assists staff in resolving operational issues/problems.
• Implements and enforces adherence to department, affiliate, operating unit, and/or system standards, policies and procedures, The Joint Commission (TJC) standards, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Identifies and implements cost savings and best practices, using Lean or other process improvement methods and concepts.
• Collaborates with others to coordinate services, streamline and standardize work flows and procedures, and/or drive positive outcomes.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package