Anatomic Pathology Supervisor - Histology from Staff Icons

Position Summary: Under the directive of the Manager/Director, the Histology Supervisor plans, organizes, schedules, and directs the Histology department in order to effectively utilize employees and equipment to meet established turnaround time and material utilization within budgetary constraints while adhering to quality technical standards. The Histology Supervisor provides direct on-site analysis of the day to day operation including adjustment of specimen workflow, test performance, quality, compliance, and associated documentation to adhere to the applicable regulatory agencies, company policies and procedures.

Position Responsibilities:

Duties may include but are not necessarily limited to the following:

• Performs the scheduling, planning, staffing, and monitoring of workflow based on patient load to meet established goals.
• Procures appropriate supplies and equipment to maximize department efficiency and stays within established budgetary and quality goals including accurate monthly inventory.
• Performs testing using such methods as cutting H&E, Special Stain, IHC Slides, Embedding, etc.
• Responsible for the registration/billing of Histology specimens.
• Provides technical oversight of area(s) of responsibility. Serves as a technical resource for problem solving and process improvement to ensure accurate test performance and meets all quality goals. Investigates and documents non-conforming events as necessary.
• Devotes time to evaluate workflow and specimen testing to maintain adequate turnaround time and improve shift/employee productivity
• Ensures compliance with regulatory agency requirements through maintaining proper documentation, conducting audits, and corrective actions. Troubleshoots and recommends process improvements, as needed. Follows the audit calendar to ensure all quality tasks are completed.
• Supports, implements, and ensures compliance with all department and company policies and procedures.
• Monitors and ensures implementation of goals to meet established quality assurance, quality
  control, quality improvement plans and turnaround time.
• Interacts with internal and external customers to ensure proper sample handling, reporting and resolution of questions and concerns.
• Participates in the updating of departmental standard operating procedures to accurately
  reflect the current practices.
• Reviews Quality Control data as needed and at least monthly or as required.
• Maintains and updates all Standard Operating Procedures and Forms to include Safety Data Sheets.
• Review of test results prior to release when applicable.
• Responsible for validating and implementing new methods and technologies.
• Must have proven leadership, interpersonal, communication, computer and technical skills
  in the specialty area being supervised.
• Ability to express ideas and report findings in a comprehensive and thorough manner.
• Answers inquiries regarding methodology and special factors that can influence test results.
• Interacts with co-workers in a way that promotes a harmonious and cooperative working

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• BSMT or BS Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Lab Science, Medical Technology, or other related life science
• 6 years or more of experience as a Medical Technologist in a CLIA accredited clinical laboratory
• 2 or more years of previous experience as a Histology Technologist
• State Licensure, where applicable (CA, FL, and NY require state licensing)
• Must be able to successfully perform in all areas of Histology (grossing, embedding, staining, cutting, IHC, etc.)
• Previous experience as a Lead Technologist or Lab Supervisor
• Mathematical, computer, reasoning, and language skills at the college level (2 years)
• Ability to read and interpret laboratory slides and be confident with your results

Preferred:

• ASCP or other national certification highly desired
• Minimum of 2 years of experience supervising other lab personnel, recommending process improvements, problem solving and maintaining the lab.