Histology Supervisor

Laboratory Technologist/Technician

Supervises and coordinates activities of laboratory personnel engaged in preparing histologic slides from human tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by Pathologist.

Education|Licensure|Certification: Associate's Degree in the field of Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory technology obtained from an accredited institution or equivalent under the 1988 Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) guidelines of high complexity testing. OR if Grossing: Education|training equivalent to the above that includes at least 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution. This education must include 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, or 24 semester hours of science courses that includes 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination. State licensure, if applicable. Board of Certification (BOC) by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP).

Experience: Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Histology Technician or Histotechnologist and|or 2 years' experience as a Histology Supervisor.

Requirements: Successful completion of a pre-employment visual color discrimination test. Successful completion of annual education units per state licensure and|or ASCP guidelines.

Equipment: Computers, computer programs, information system(s), scanners, forceps, rulers, tissue dyes, scalpel or razor blades, microtomes, cryostats, water baths, slide rack, tissue processors, drying ovens, automatic stainer, cover slippers, and personal protective equipment