Lead Histology Tech

BRIEF SUMMARY: Lead Histology Technician has technical expertise and leadership skills to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of services provided by the Pathology Department.  This position coordinates with the Pathologist/Medical Lab Director and to the Director of Lab Services for operations. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Supervises and coordinates the histology laboratory’s preparation and staining of the tissue sections from surgical tissue or body fluids for microscopic study and interpretation by the pathologist.

1. Supervises and coordinates work and priorities with the pathologist.

1. Assists pathologist in preparing frozen sections.  

1. Maintains equipment logs and assigned area in compliance with accreditation and regulatory agencies.

1. Ensures each staff member is competent to perform the functions of their position.

1. Assures inventory of supplies and inventory of tissues, blocks, slides and shipment of specimens to pathologist or sponsor.

1. Troubleshoots equipment and staining problems and acts as a consultant for such problems.

1. Supervises the quality control and routine maintenance of equipment in the department.

1. Performs as the pathology information system expert.        Make revisions, generate reports, testing and validating all software and hardware revisions in coordination with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) Manager.

1. Implements and ensures an active quality assurance program for the department. 

1. Maintains operations to ensure regulatory compliance, including Joint Commission, CLIA’88, and California Department of Public Health.

1. Performs as the Laboratory and Pathology Department Safety Officer. In coordination with QA Specialist of the Laboratory.

1. Fosters a team environment.  Maintains good customer relations.

1. Capable of performing all technical aspects of the pathology department.

1. Performs other job duties as assigned or requested pertaining to the position.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Other duties as assigned from time to time.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

1. Requires good working knowledge of medical terminology.
2. Requires interpersonal skills necessary to maintain a cooperative working relationship

within the department.

1. Supervisory skills in a customer-oriented environment.
2. Computer skills to include word processing and spread sheets.
3. Knowledge of hazardous waste handling and disposal.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

1. ASCP HT or HLT certification preferred but not required or be eligible for certification based on experience and/or education.

AGE OF POPULATION SERVED:

Newborn  Infant/Pediatric  Adolescent  Adult  Geriatric  All  No Patient Care X

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  

1.         Job exposes worker to hazardous and bio-hazardous materials. Standard precautions must be followed.