(Archived) Histology Laboratory Supervisor

Position Highlights:

• Oversees the daily operations of the Histology laboratory sections.
• Provides technical supervision of processes and testing procedures as well as management and supervision of personnel.
• The supervisor is responsible for ensuring compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements pertaining to the processing of specimens and the performance of all histology procedures.
• Performs duties of a technologist or assistant as workload requires.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Has excellent communication skills including the ability to communicate at all levels within the organization.
• Possesses a thorough knowledge of applicable federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to laboratory operations.
• Has an understanding of laboratory main frame computer systems and ability to analyze data and implement corrective action measures when necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Provides day to day oversight of testing staff and activities within the laboratory to ensure that quality and regulatory requirements are met.
• Maintains department operations in compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Performs and reports tests according to standard operating procedures as established in the laboratory.
• Maintains staff schedules, adjusting staff assignments and responsibilities to meet department needs.
• Provides training and orientation for new staff.
• Maintains a competency assessment program that meets regulatory requirements.
• Participates in the hiring of new staff; monitors employee performance and evaluates personnel; counsels employees as appropriate.
• Provides input to the annual operating and capital equipment budgets.

Credentials and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required preferably in Histotechnology.
• Clinical Laboratory Supervisor's license in the specialties of Histology from state of Florida required.
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience in clinical laboratory setting required to include relevant supervisory experience.

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