This is an open-pooled position. Applicants' education/experience will be considered, and the position may be filled at a lower or higher level, as appropriate. Candidates with either HTL(ASCP) or HT(ASCP) certification are encouraged to apply.
JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Histotechnologist provides administrative and technical skills necessary to organize, supervise, and complete various medical laboratory procedures within Anatomic Pathology.
Function: To provide supervision and assistance in the technical duties of the histology laboratory with strong emphasis on those techniques requiring specialized skills, instruction of students in the science of histologic technique including tissue structure and provide
Scope: Responsibility reach – Histology, EM, Cytology Prep, Administrative area
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Assists with recruitment, hiring, payroll, orientation, training, supervision, evaluation, competency assessment, coaching, disciplinary action and/or termination process of divisional employees.
- Supervises the work of laboratory personnel engaged in performing routine and specialized technical procedures, including planning laboratory work, evaluating work performed and handling procedural and technical laboratory problems.
- Acts as lead worker, supervises, directs, plans, develops, implements, evaluates, and oversees the execution of daily operations including scheduling work assignments.
- Assists supervisor in developing protocols and procedures for the area, and reviews and updates existing procedures.
- Assists with ensuring that the laboratory division functions with the appropriate level of staff to guarantee an efficient operation.
- Reviews and evaluates accuracy of lab data and reports patient results with all required documentation.
- Assists personnel with complex procedures, exercising independent judgment and responsibility.
- Ability to work independently within established guidelines, apply problem-solving skills, meet deadlines, and meet urgent patient, provider, and system needs.
- Assists with Quality Management activities including but not limited to evaluating quality of reported test results, quality control and equipment maintenance procedures, proficiency testing and verifying appropriate documentation is maintained and corrective actions are implemented as necessary.
- Assists in evaluations of new tests or instruments, as assigned.
- Maintains inventory of reagents and other supplies including ordering supplies and monitoring expenditures and providing input for budget.
- Communicates pertinent information to staff members, management, medical directors, and other divisions.
- Serves as a liaison between departmental staff, management, and supervisory staff.
- Performs laboratory testing as required per division.
- Instructs and trains students.
- Available to cover different shifts if requested to guarantee patient care.
- Responsible for maintaining compliance with regulatory accreditation standards.
- Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
- Adheres to all safety protocols in each laboratory area.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Assist the individual in successfully performing the role
- Strong organizational skills to facilitate managing several projects at one time.
- Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills with ability to provide multiple options for problem resolution.
- Competent use of personal computers and general office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook
- Broad knowledge of Lab Services principles and practices.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements per the accredited body of the College of American Pathologists.
- Ability to handle and safeguard confidential and sensitive information.
- Effective problem-solving skills.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a Clinical Laboratory Science or Basic Science
- Two (2) years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Three (3) years of related experience
- Completion of Digital Pathology course
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS
Required:
- Certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) as Histotechnologist (HTL)
Preferred:
- Qualification in Immunohistochemistry (QIHC) and or Digital Pathology
- Immunofluorescence (IF) and immunohistochemistry (IHC) experience
Minimum Qualifications (Sr. Histology Technician):
- Associates degree or equivalent and 5 years of histology experience.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS
Required:
- Certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) in Histology (HT) and Qualification in Immunohistochemistry (QIHC).
Preferred:
- Certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) as a Histotechnologist (HTL)
WORK SCHEDULE:
Monday - Friday, 9am to 5:30 pm/9:30 am to 6:00pm, rotating Saturday schedule
Equal Employment Opportunity
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
