[Histonet] Histology Laboratory Manager opportunity in Nashville, TN

[Barbara Siegel]

Our client is a fast-paced, large volume clinical laboratory seeking
Day-Shift Histology Lab Manager in the Nashville, TN area.  This individual
will directly oversee 2 supervisors (1 day / 1 night) & will be responsible
for all operations / staff of ~22 employees on 3 shifts.   Focus will be on
day-to-day operations, developing mechanisms to monitor, & improve specimen
processing quality & report turnaround times, & maintaining good
relationships with customers, physicians, & colleagues.  The manager will
perform some routine histology tasks of embedding, cutting, IHC's, special
stains as needed, depending upon staff & work volume.   

 

Accountabilities will include:

 

*	Support Client's mission, vision, goals & management decisions.
Provide leadership & manage assigned department, solve problems, develop
procedures, & conduct / attend meetings. 
*	Continuously monitor & evaluate histology operations & workflow,
making changes as needed to assure optimal quality, efficiency,
productivity, & turnaround times.   Maintain required departmental
statistical records & reports.
*	Communicate with clients, marketing, department supervisors,
pathologists, management, & administration regarding laboratory issues.
*	Manage employee hiring process including developing / updating job
descriptions in conjunction with the Human Resources, developing performance
expectations, identifying essential functions & knowledge, abilities
required for applicable positions. 
*	Manage employee performance by coaching, counseling, motivating, &
evaluating employees on a continual basis. Implement disciplinary action as
needed & in consultation with Human Resources. Oversee departmental
training.
*	Ensure effective employee relations by sustaining an ethical,
non-discriminatory & safe work environment & establishing effective
communication lines & methods. Identify & solve employee problems, manage
conflict & respond to grievances as needed. 
*	Establish & execute departmental long & short-term goals. Assist in
the strategic development of the laboratory services. 
*	Achieve budget profitability objectives through controlling costs
and/or increasing market share by effectively utilizing personnel &
resources.
*	Maintain appropriate standards to meet all licensing & regulatory
requirements & uphold company policies & integrity.
*	Perform embedding, microtomy, IHC, & Special stains as needed.
*	Exercise all laboratory safety precautions & adhere to lab
procedures as stated in procedure manuals.
*	Perform all job responsibilities in alignment with the industry's
best security practices & regulatory guidelines to protect the
confidentiality, integrity, & availability of protected health information &
other sensitive company data.
*	Stay up-to-date & abide by the Corporate Compliance Program & all
corporate policies, including the Privacy & Security policies. 

 

Required for this position will be solid supervisory/management expertise in
a similar high volume lab with 5+ year prior exp as a histotechnician.
Appropriate educational & licensure credentials are needed including ASCP
certification, maintenance of continuing education & ability to obtain TN
lab license.

 

This highly-visible opportunity offers competitive salary (to be discussed),
bonus potential & relocation assistance.  Please contact David King at
<mailto:biolabcareers at aol.com> biolabcareers at aol.com for more information.

 

David King

Career Studio Biotechnology Div

biolabcareers at aol.com 

561-738-6363

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