Histology Supervisor

Bryan College Of Health Sciences; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bryan College Of Health Sciences in Lincoln, NE seeks a Histology Department Leader to manage daily technical activities, drive quality, and mentor staff. You will ensure compliance with CAP and CLIA standards, update procedures, and support audits.

The role requires a BS in a laboratory science, 3 years in histology, and a preferred 1 year of leadership experience. ASCP certification with CEUs is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a laboratory science or related field is required.
• Three years of experience in the histology laboratory are required.
• One year of leadership experience is preferred.
• Current ASCP certification in Histology/HT/HTL/CT/PA and good standing in ASCP are required; 12 CEUs per year.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily management and oversight of histology activities.
• Lead, train, and evaluate department staff; ensure competency.
• Maintain SOPs and ensure compliance with CAP, CLIA, and other standards.
• Coordinate audits and inspections; ensure safety culture and incident investigations.
• Plan staffing to meet turnaround times and coordinate with other departments.

Skills

Leadership

Staff Training

Quality Assurance

Regulatory Compliance

Problem Solving

Microscopy

Education

Bachelor of Science in laboratory science or related field

Tools

Histology instrumentation

Job description

Summary

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Provides daily management and oversight of technical activities within the Histology department, including embedding, microtomy, immunohistochemistry, special stains, and tissue processing. Provides technical expertise, decision making, and problem-solving skills with in-depth knowledge of histologic techniques. Conducts instrument maintenance, leads and trains staff, conducts quality assurance reviews, and maintains strict adherence to all quality and regulatory standards.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• 1. *Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.
• 2. *Participates in annual review of policy and procedures; enforces established performance standards and procedural protocols, ensuring proficiency and competency; implements, monitors and enforces safety policies and procedures.
• 3. *Monitors and enforces compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements concerning anatomic laboratory safety and is responsible for fostering a positive safety culture and managing incident investigations to ensure a safe working environment.
• 4. *Develops, updates and maintains a procedure manual for the department and ensures it is current and compliant with the College of American Pathologists (CAP) guidelines, as well as any other associated governing body.
• 5. *Ensures all activities are performed and documented according to established standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• 6. Prepares for and participates in internal and external audits and inspections by regulatory bodies such as CAP, Clinical laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), and others.
• 7. *Responsible for personnel activities including interviewing, hiring, onboarding, training and competency assessments. Including technical instruction and training on techniques, instrumentation, and organization of work.
• 8. Provides coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback, conducting timely performance reviews and disciplinary actions when necessary.
• 9. *Ensures that staff are properly trained and maintain competency in all relevant procedures.
• 10. *Plans, assigns, and schedules department staff to ensure efficient workflow and to meet turnaround time goals.
• 11. Works closely with staff members and other departments to ensure specimens are turned out in a timely manner.
• 12. Performs quality control and quality assurance on instrumentation and reagents used for testing.
• 13. *Examines slides under a microscope to ensure tissue preparation meets laboratory requirements. Technical and/or stain quality abnormalities are investigated for further study and resolution.
• 14. *Plans, organizes, and completes evaluations and validations for new procedures and instrumentation.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor of science degree in a laboratory science or related field required.

Three (3) years of experience in the histology laboratory required. Minimum of one (1) year leadership experience is preferred.

OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS

Current applicable ASCP certification (Histotechnician (HT), Histotechnologist (HTL), Cytopathology (CT), Pathologists Assistants (PA) required. Member in good standing with the American Society of Clinical Pathology required. Maintains 12 CEUs each year.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to distinguish and discriminate between colors.