Purpose of Job
This position is responsible for serving both internal and external customers by performing a variety of histological procedures in accordance with Ridgeview Medical Center philosophy, policies, and procedures and in accordance with all regulatory agencies. Focus areas include the histology department for which the Lead is responsible. Lead is tasked with oversight of daily operations within the department, ensuring timely completion of tasks and workflow efficiency.
Job Functions
- Performs Histotechnologist II job functions.
- Assists in performance management for histology staff and is responsible for guiding, training, coaching, supporting and developing technical abilities.
- Assists with interviewing and selection of new employees and projecting budgetary needs and maintaining current budget.
- Delegates tasks for, and / or evaluates new products, reagents, and instrumentation specific to histology.
- Directs troubleshooting and corrective action on histology instrumentation including tissue processors, embedding centers, microtomes, and staining platforms.
- Responsible for quality control and proficiency testing protocols in the histology department.
- Develops and maintains procedures for training, workflow efficiency, and instrumentation and directs appropriate staff to assist.
- Maintains all regulatory requirements for the histology department in preparation for surveys and inspections (e.g., CAP, CLIA).
- Ensures proper specimen handling, fixation, processing, embedding, sectioning, and staining techniques are followed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education / Work Experience
Associate's degree in Histology or equivalentCertified or Certification eligible as a Histotechnician by the American Society for Clinical Pathology board of registry or as a Histotechnician by the National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel or equivalent per CLIA standards. Certification must be completed by the first year of employment and kept current according to ASCP standards.Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Ability to be innovativeAbility to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functionsAbility to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned aboveAbility to lead, develop and motivate staffKnowledge of basic computer functions and Microsoft Office applicationsAbility to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populationsCapable of making independent decisions with the use of good critical thinking and problem solving skillsAbility to maintain technical competence in histological techniquesAbility to work autonomously and as a teamPreferred Qualifications
2 years of experience in technical supervision of a histology laboratory programCognitive and Mental Demands
Time Awareness - ContinuousWriting - ContinuousInitiation of Work - OccasionalMemory - ContinuousReceptiveness to Change - OccasionalReasoning - ContinuousRequired Sequences in Work - FrequentProblem Solving - FrequentAttentiveness Duration - ContinuousSocial Interactions - FrequentMathematical Aptitude - FrequentConflict Management - OccasionalReading - ContinuousDetail Oriented - ContinuousLink to Employee Health Physical Demands
Compensation
Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation such as : the requirements of the position, experience, education, knowledge, and skills along with location and internal equity. Pay listed does not include any shift, weekend, or other differentials.
Benefits
Ridgeview strives to provide comprehensive and market competitive benefits to meet the needs of our employees and their families. Click here to view the benefits available.
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