Histology Supervisor

Supervisor of Histology

The Supervisor of Histology manages the daily operations of the Histopathology Laboratory. This includes ensuring regulatory and safety requirements are met. Supervises staff, including work assignments, hiring/termination, performance reviews, orientation, and professional development.

Our Core Values are:

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Essential Functions of the Role:

• Supervises the daily functions of the histopathology laboratory to ensure it runs efficiently.
• Prepares schedules, coordinates job assignments, and monitors personnel including the selection, orientation, training, assignments, evaluations, discipline, and discharge of employees.
• Oversees equipment maintenance records and schedules preventative maintenance for equipment including microscopes, microtones, strainers, ovens, and cryostats.
• Assist with budgeting. Provide information about supplies, personnel, and equipment. Seek avenues of cost containment. Plan long-term purchases or capital equipment.
• Develops, recommends, implements, and maintains policies and procedures related to the histopathology laboratory.
• Ensures compliance with all safety standards established by OSHA and CAP.
• Remains knowledgeable of trends in Histopathology through review of current literature and continuing education.
• Performs all delegated functions as defined by facility CLIA Director.

Key Success Factors:

• Knowledge of laboratory regulations, protocols and procedures.
• Statistical and critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to comprehend and communicate instructions.
• Ability to perform laboratory protocols and procedures.
• Knowledge of safety and infection control standards.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Provides training and opportunities for continuing education.
• Effective leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Make tactical recommendations for allocating and directing supervised employees' work using established guidelines, policies, or procedures.
• Ability to make effective hiring and termination recommendations.
• Ability to train, and evaluate performance of supervised staff.
• General computer skills include Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, and email.

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

Qualifications:

Location HTPN Downtown Dallas TX

Department Lab AP Histology

Shift 8am - 430pm

Preferred Experience HT or HTL certified with strong technical skills in histology, IHC, special stains, and instrumentation quality control. Grossing experience is preferred. Clear and direct communicator who can teach and mentor others.

• EDUCATION - Associate's or 2 years of work experience above the minimum qualification
• EXPERIENCE - 3 Years of Experience
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -

ASCP-Histotechnologist (ASCP-HTL) ASCP-Histotechnician (ASCP-HT): Must have one of the following:

• ASCP-Histotechnician
• ASCP-Histotechnologist.