Under the direction of the Laboratory Operations Manager and Pathology Laboratory Supervisor, The Lead Histotechnologist will assist with the oversight of the daily operations in the Histology Lab.

• Assists with basic supervision of staff and activities within laboratory sections during assigned shift to generate accurate and reliable results

• Assists in planning, assigning, reviewing, delegating, and evaluating work of assigned staff to achieve quality testing results to achieve operational efficiency and to adhere to established policies, practices and procedures. This includes maintaining a daily schedule of personnel to ensure all the laboratory is adequately staffed for the specimen volume

• Assists manager/supervisor to resolve technical, operational, system, and other related issues on a timely basis. Takes appropriate corrective action when needed. Assists in the oversight of as well as participates in the technical operations including QA/QC checks, system maintenance issues, accuracy of test results, and general troubleshooting

• Communicates effectively with various staff including administrative, medical, nursing, and others to ensure proper coordination and understanding of services in the absence of the pathology manager and supervisor

• Prepares all phases of routine surgical pathology specimens for microscopic diagnosis, including processing, embedding, microtomy, H&E staining and frozen sectioning and simple tissue grossing. Ability to perform Immunohistochemistry methodologies preferred

• Evaluates proper safety precautions and infection control measures are being followed to ensure safety of patients, staff, and others

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, or in a physical, chemical, biological, or clinical laboratory science

• American Society for Clinical Pathology Histotechnican or Histotechnologist (HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP)) certification required

• Three years of experience as a Histotechnologist in a clinical setting required

• Excellent communication skills. Advanced technical and operating skills and proficiency and conducting competency training in all aspects of automated and manual testing, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting in the pathology laboratory

• Demonstrates ability to work cooperatively with individuals and teams to produce outcomes and cultivate a positive work environment