REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE:

• AS degree in Biological/Physical sciences or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED WORK EXPERIENCE:

• BS degree in biological/physical sciences

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
• Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time.
• Frequent walking and/or standing.
• May be required to use a wide variety of manual tools and laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of which demand significant manual dexterity

KNOWLEDGE:

N/A

SKILLS:

N/A

EDUCATION

Associates Degree(Required)
Bachelor’s Degree

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Histology laboratory and supervision of the technical and support staff. In conjunction with the operations manager/director, ensures that all departmental policies and procedures meet the standards of current state and federal regulations.
• Coordinate and supervise the histotechs, laboratory assistants, grossing personnel, and other support staff.
• Schedule and maintain adequate coverage and effective utilization of personnel.
• Monitor and control expenses in line with department budget.
• Assist in the preparation of the budget and recommend capital equipment needs.
• Maintain appropriate levels of supplies and reagents commensurate with workload.
• Provide technical instructions and training of personnel in techniques, instrumentation, and organization of work.
• Maintain a current procedure manual, reviewing and revising as needed.
• Interview and select potential employees in conjunction with the Manager.
• Write and conduct employee performance evaluations.
• Ensure that all employees follow all company and department policies; initiate performance improvement with employees, as needed.
• Participate in company meetings and conduct departmental meetings, when applicable.
• Maintain equipment and instruments in good operating condition, recognize any malfunctions and troubleshoot.
• Communicates with the Histopathology Technical Supervisor and Senior Medical Director/Laboratory Director as appropriate.
• Maintain attendance records; approve overtime and vacation time.
• Ensure proper time record editing.
• Ensure the technical quality, so that the Pathologists can adequately evaluate prepared slides.
• Ensure that all outstanding cases are reconciled.
• Engage in client contact, as applicable.
• Maintain appropriate quality assurance documentation.
• Ensure that all employees comply with all safety regulations, including personal protective equipment.
• Complete successfully all personnel departmental training and competency assessments.
• Interact with medical transcription staff, as applicable
• Facilitate and develop continuing education.
• Perform special projects, as assigned by the operations manager/director.
• Provide backup for bench Histotechnicians/Histotechnologists in sectioning and staining.
• Ensure all corporate safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are met.
• Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations
• Perform specimen preparation on non-gynecological specimens, including cytopreparation, staining, coverslipping, etc. after completing training on non-gynecological specimen types. This includes specimen preparation of Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) specimens
• Other duties, as assigned by manager