Line Supervisor - Histology

Job Description Line Supervisor - Histology - Indianapolis, IN, Monday to Friday, 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM Pay range: $35.89+ per hour; employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation. Benefits Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours Best-in-class well-being programs Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness healthyMINDS mental health program Vacation and Health/Flex Time 6 holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off FinFit financial coaching and services 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service Employee stock purchase plan Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option Flexible Spending Accounts Annual incentive plans Matching gifts program Education assistance through MyQuest for Education Career advancement opportunities and so much more! Responsibilities Microscopically reviews discrepancies found on daily Quality Control (QC) and abnormal review making recommendations to senior technologist for revised interpretation if necessary. Monitors technologist compliance with department quality assurance program as established by department manager and Department Director maintaining proper documentation of both technical and clerical errors. Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Histology laboratory and supervision of the technical and support staff. In conjunction with the Department Manager, ensures that all departmental policies and procedures meet the standards of current state and federal regulations. Provides technical feedback to staff regarding performance, documenting corrective action and reviewing cases at bi-headed scope as deemed necessary. Works bench and provides backup for bench Histotechnicians/Histotechnologists in sectioning and staining. Reviews follow-up data making recommendations to Director for revised interpretive criteria as needed. Makes certain that all federal, state and other regulatory standards are followed. Effectively schedules staff to meet turnaround time commitment of the organization making certain that work deadlines are met. Documents counseling of employees for performance deficiencies. Delegates responsibilities to staff to assure effective workflow and proper cross-training. Ensures proper hiring and orientation of new employees personally supervising pre-employment testing procedures, department orientation and QC release. Disseminates information to staff regarding changes in policy and procedure affected by the management team or Medical Director. Participates in the safety training program of the company and makes certain that staff is properly trained. Reviews performance of staff implementing progressive discipline when necessary. Motivates staff to perform both a quality and quantity of work consistent with professional standards. Minimizes department costs by prudently approving vacation requests, reducing absenteeism, controlling overtime expense and operating within budgetary guidelines. Maintains a department environment, which promotes cooperation between coworkers. Demonstrates a strong sense of professional ethics and immediately brings to the attention of the Department Director or Operations Director suspected errors that might impact patient care. Ensures proper time record editing. Ensures the technical quality, so that the Pathologists can adequately evaluate prepared slides. Ensures that all outstanding cases are reconciled. Engages in client contact, as applicable. Maintains appropriate Quality Assurance documentation. Attends company safety programs and documents attendance. Complies with all departmental and organizational rules and policies. Ensures all corporate safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are met. Ensures compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations. Other duties, as assigned by manager. Required Work Experience 4 years as a histotechnologist with 1 year in a leadership capacity. 6 years experience in histology is required for laboratories performing work for NYS. Preferred Work Experience 6 years as a histotechnologist with 2 years in a leadership capacity. Previous supervisory experience in a high-volume independent laboratory. Physical and Mental Requirements Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time. Knowledge Working knowledge of LIS and PC network environment to include word-processing, database and spreadsheet applications. Detailed comprehension of state, federal and professional regulations. Advanced courses in Business, Management or Science. Skills Ability to manipulate and analyze technical data. Education Bachelor’s Degree (Required) Licenses and Certifications HT (ASCP) (Required) HTL (ASCP) (Preferred) IAC Certification (Preferred) Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC