[Histonet] Day Shift Lab / Histology Supervisor opportunity in St Louis, MO

[Barbara Siegel]

Our foremost clinical laboratory client is seeking a (Day Shift) Lab &
Patient Services Management Supervisor to be responsible for the day-to-day
operations of the Histology laboratory & supervision of the technical &
support staff, based in St. Louis, Missouri.  In conjunction with the
Department Manager, this individual will ensure that all departmental
policies & procedures meet the standards of current state & federal
regulations as follows:

 

*	Coordinate Histotechnologists, Lab Aides, Grossing Personnel, &
related staff, Schedule & maintain adequate coverage & effective utilization
of personnel. 
*	Monitor & control expenses in line with department budget; Assist in
the preparation of the budget & recommend capital equipment needs. 
*	Maintain appropriate levels of supplies & reagents commensurate with
workload; Maintain equipment & instruments in good operating condition,
recognize any malfunctions & troubleshoot. 
*	Provide technical instructions & training of personnel in
techniques, instrumentation, & organization of work; Maintain a current
procedure manual, reviewing & revising as needed. 
*	Interview & select potential employees in conjunction with the
Manager;  \Write & conduct employee performance evaluations; Ensure that all
employees follow all company & department policies; initiate performance
improvement with employees.
*	Maintain attendance records; approve overtime & vacation time;
Ensure proper time record editing; Maintain appropriate Quality Assurance
documentation. 
*	Provide backup for bench Histotechnologists in sectioning &
staining. 
Participate in company meetings & conduct departmental meetings, Maintain
good communications with the Histopathology Technical Supervisor & Senior
Medical Director/Laboratory Director
*	Ensure technical quality, so that the Pathologists can adequately
evaluate prepared slides & that all outstanding cases are reconciled. 
*	Ensure that all employees comply with all safety regulations,
including personal protective equipment;  Complete successfully all
personnel departmental training & competency assessments; Facilitate &
develop continuing education. 
*	Ensure all corporate safety, quality control & quality assurance
standards are met, as well as compliance with all local, federal, CLIA & CAP
regulations 
*	Interact with medical transcription staff; Engage in client contact,
as required; Perform special assigned projects





JOB REQUIREMENTS: 

*	BS degree in Biological/Physical sciences or equivalent combination
of education & experience. 
*	3-6 years exp as a Histotechnologist, with 1+ years in a successful
leadership role
*	Meet all qualifications for Histology Laboratory Supervisor SOP.  HT
(ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) certified.

 

This opportunity offers competitive starting salary, annual incentive plan
bonus, attractive benefits package & relocation assistance.  Please contact
David King at biolabcareers at aol.com 

Career Studio, Biotech division

 

Barbara Siegel

Career Studio

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