Lab - Histology Supervisor

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health, a major healthcare system in central Alabama, seeks a Supervisor for Histology to lead staff and ensure accurate, timely histology services. The role requires overseeing Technologists, Technicians, and Assistants in the Histology department and maintaining high standards of patient care.

The Supervisors will assign tasks, monitor procedures, and collaborate with physicians and hospital personnel while upholding HIPAA and confidentiality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology or Chemistry required.
• Histological laboratory training culminating in national certification or equivalent.
• Experience in a clinical laboratory environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Histology Technologists, Technicians, Assistants and Medical Lab Technologists.
• Assign tasks and ensure procedures are performed accurately and efficiently.
• Provide timely, courteous service to patients, physicians, and hospital staff.

Skills

Communication skills

HIPAA knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Self-motivation

Prioritization

Confidentiality

Compassion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology or Chemistry

Histology laboratory training with national certification

Job description

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties. To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Highlights

Summary: The Supervisor, Histology shall provide technical expertise, decision making, and problem solving skills based on in-depth knowledge of histologic techniques, principles, instruments, and their relationships. Additionally, this individual shall supervise Histology Technologists, Histology Technicians, Histology Assistants, & Medical Laboratory Technologists working in the Histology department. The Supervisors shall assign tasks and perform procedures accurately and efficiently to provide timely and courteous service to patients, physicians, and hospital staff. This position may have additional duties assigned assigned that are within scope of the role.

Education / Experience

Bachelor's degree in Biology or Chemistry. Histological laboratory training culminating in national certification, and 4 years experience in a clinical laboratory.

License / Certification

ASCP Histology (HT) or Cytologist (CT) required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work from broad directions and be self motivated.
• Ability to prioritize workload to achieve maximum efficiency.
• Ability to effectively communicate with people of various backgrounds throughout the organization.
• Ability to provide a positive customer service experience to guest, visitors, and patients.
• Knowledge of HIPAA standards and regulations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• The ability to communicate effectively with patients, guest, and hospital personnel.
• The ability to show compassion and sensitivity for patient comfort.
• The ability to maintain confidentiality

Primary Location

Primary Location: Baptist Medical Center South

Job: Lab - Histology Supervisor
Supervisor, Histology
Job Type: Regular-Full time
Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

Baptist Health is recognized by Forbes as one of America’s best employers in the state of Alabama.