Supv Histopathology

Overview

The Supv Histopathology is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the histopathology laboratory. The lab performs various techniques involved in the preparation of tissue specimens for examination by the pathologist and subsequent molecular genetic testing. Responsibilities may include sample accessioning, re-embedding, microtomy, hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining, immunohistochemical (IHC) staining, macrodissection of tumor tissue and digital pathology. In addition, they will be involved with training as part of the Histotechnology OTJ training program, quality control, and maintenance of laboratory equipment.

The Supervisor will be under the general direction of the Laboratory Manager and / or Director of Laboratory Operations. The Supervisor shall be on the laboratory premises during all hours in which laboratory procedures are performed or be available by telephone or electronic means.

Responsibility

• Ensuring laboratory compliance with all laboratory procedures including administrative, and safety policies.
• Development and implementation of departmental procedures in accordance with the laboratory's policies and procedures.
• Ensuring participation of all department personnel in the laboratory's quality assurance plan, adhering to quality control and preventive maintenance policies, and appropriately documenting these activities.
• Being available to laboratory personnel at all times while sample processing is being performed to provide on-site, telephone, or electronic consultation to resolve problems in accordance with the laboratory's policies and procedures. Whenever the supervisor is not available, a qualified designee must be available to the staff.
• Monitoring testing systems to ensure that acceptable levels of performance are maintained and ensuring appropriate corrective action is taken whenever the test system deviates from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
• Troubleshooting and identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance and / or reporting of test results by initiating corrective action and using the defined electronic system to make the required management notification.
• Working with the Training Coordinator to ensure the development of an effective departmental training program in accordance with laboratory policy.
• Evaluating employee performance to ensure acceptable levels of competency and performance are maintained and documented and for taking appropriate promotion or corrective actions related to staff performance.
• Ensuring that no staff members are excluded from participating in accuracy verification events.
• Actively participating in successful and timely completion of training and competency assessment as outlined in the laboratory and departmental training programs.
• Where competency has not been approved by supervision, will work under the direct supervision of an employee competent on the task.
• Participates in or leads department and cross-functional teams to resolve problems or implement projects.
• Serve as a trainer on processes both within and between groups.
• Planning, including staffing, scheduling, and ordering of materials, to ensure the department's ability to meet the companywide production goals.
• Hiring, development, and retention of qualified staff members.
• Annually evaluating and documenting the performance of all testing personnel.

Qualifications

Meets minimum education and licensure requirements :

1.1 Bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree in chemical, biological, or clinical laboratory science / medical technology.

1.2 Board Certified Histotechnician (HT) or more preferrable Histotechnologist (HTL) by a national certification agency, such as the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP).

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk; or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop; kneel; or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

EEO

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. In hiring and all other employment decisions, we prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of any protected characteristic, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.