Lead Histotechnician

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health is seeking a Histology Laboratory Supervisor to oversee daily technical operations, including embedding, sectioning, and staining quality. You will guide staff, prepare tissue specimens, and coordinate workflow to ensure timely slides for pathologists.

The role requires a histotechnician certification and several years of LIS experience, with a focus on quality and safety. You will ensure adherence to CAP and Joint Commission standards, and foster an educational environment for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• Certification as a histotechnician by a recognized agency is required.
• Seven years working experience as a histotechnician.
• Two years’ experience using a laboratory information system (LIS).
• Experience with embedding, sectioning and staining processes is expected.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily technical operation of the Histology Laboratory, including embedding, sectioning and staining quality.
• Provide guidance and feedback to staff to improve performance and efficiency.
• Prepare tissue specimens for microscopic examinations and perform specialized histo- and immunocytochemistry testing.
• Coordinate and monitor workflow to ensure slides are available for pathologists/residents.
• Troubleshoot processes and ensure CAP and Joint Commission accreditation and safety requirements are met.
• Promote an environment that supports education and practical training for staff.

Skills

Staff supervision

Quality assurance

Histology knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Histotechnician certification

7 years histotechnician experience

2 years LIS experience

Tools

LIS

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversees the daily, technical operation of the Histology Laboratory. Observes and reviews staff technical performance, including embedding, sectioning, and staining quality, and providing necessary guidance and feedback for improvement. Responsible for preparing tissue specimens for microscopic examinations, handling specialized histo- and immunocyto-chemistry testing and ensuring efficiency and quality of laboratory operations. Coordinates and monitors workflow within the section, ensuring timely availability of slides for pathologists/residents. Troubleshoots processes and follows-up as needed. Promotes an environment that harbors observation and participation in practical education. Motivates employees to achieve peak performance. Ensures compliance with CAP and Joint Commission accreditation and safety requirements.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.

Completion of an accredited program in histology and certification as a histotechnician by a recognized certifying agency. Seven years' working experience as a histotechnician required. Two years’ experience using a laboratory information system (LIS).

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  • Must have earned associate degree in a chemical or biological science or medical laboratory technology, obtained from an accredited institution, OR
  • Education/training equivalent to the above that includes the following:
    • 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution. This education must include 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR 24 semester hours of science courses that includes six semester hours of chemistry, six semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination, AND laboratory training including either completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the ABHES, NAACLS, or other organization approved by HHS (note that this training may be included in the 60 semester hours listed above), OR at least three months of recorded laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs high complexity testing.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

Certification as a histotechnician by a recognized certifying agency is required.