Histology Supervisor

Histology Supervisor

THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION ARE AS FOLLOWS:

• Provides leadership and supervises/manages department, makes decisions, solves problems, develops procedures, and conducts and attends meetings.
• Manages the employee hiring process including developing and updating job descriptions, developing performance expectations, identifying essential functions and knowledge, skills and abilities required for applicable positions, and selecting and assigning staff.
• Manages employee and team performance including coordinating activities, scheduling work assignments, setting priorities, and directing the work of subordinate employees.
• Manages employee performance by coaching, counseling, motivating, and evaluating employees on a continual basis. Implement disciplinary action as needed and in consultation with Human Resources.
• Performs statistical analysis on quality control metrics.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures for gross room operation.
• Acts as subject matter expert for anatomical pathology techniques based on clinical correlations.
• Ensures all corporate safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are met.
• Ensures compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations.
• Independently performs the major tasks involved in the routine preparation of histological slides from surgical and biopsy specimens and human tissues including embedding, microtomy, mounting, and staining of tissue sections, and labeling of finished slides.
• Perform a variety of specialized tissue fixation, embedding, sectioning and staining techniques to demonstrate a variety of tissue components or materials present in tissues, as required.
• Prepare standard laboratory reagents and solutions with precision.
• Operate basic laboratory equipment, such as tissue processors (standard and microwave), embedding station, tissue microtome, tissue stainer and slide coverslipper.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment and observe established safety procedures.
• Keep abreast of current literature and techniques in histotechnology.
• Maintains a clean and well-organized work area.
• Directly coordinate daily workload with available laboratory staff to ensure efficient laboratory operation.
• Communicate directly with Accessioning, Grossing , Cytology and Molecular personnel to ensure efficient movement of all specimens through the laboratory.
• Ensure that all laboratory personnel are compliant with all safety regulations.
• Prepare and conduct competency and performance evaluations.
• Other duties, as assigned by supervisor.

OTHER FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Miscellaneous projects identified by the Pathologist as necessary or as assigned by supervisor.

Any/all tasks performed by Lab Aides and Histologists, in the event staff coverage is needed.

NOTE: MANAGEMENT RETAINS THE RIGHT TO ADD TO, ELIMINATE OR CHANGE THE FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION AT ANY TIME.

EXTENT OF SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Immediate supervisor outlines assignments. The Histology Supervisor is directly supervised by the Technical Director and works under the professional direction of the Pathologist staff and Medical Director. After training, minimal direct supervision should be required for the person who is competently handling the routine essential functions of this position.

THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Education:

Bachelor of Science Degree

Licenses/Certifications:

HT or HTL certification

Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge of standard laboratory equipment to set up and perform routine and specialized histology tasks, including the use of a light microscope, tissue handling, and slide preparation. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, Outlook). Strong communication skills, both oral and written.

Experience:

Three years’ experience using histology techniques

NOTICE UNDER GENETIC INFORMATION NON-DISCRIMINATION ACT

The Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) prohibits employers and other entities covered by GINA Title II from requesting or requiring genetic information of an individual or family member of the individual, except as specifically allowed by this law. “Genetic information: as defined by GINA, includes an individual’s family medical history, the results of an individual’s or family member’s genetic tests, the fact that an individual or an individual’s family member sought or received genetic services, and genetic information of a fetus carried by an individual or an individual’s family member or an embryo lawfully held by an individual or family member receiving assistive reproductive services.