Lead Histotechnician

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health is seeking an experienced Histology Lab Supervisor to oversee daily operations, ensuring quality in embedding, sectioning, and staining. The role includes guiding staff, coordinating slide workflow, and maintaining CAP and Joint Commission standards.

The candidate should have a histology program certification, LIS experience, and substantial histotechnician background to lead a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• Completion of an accredited histology program and histotechnician certification.
• Seven years’ experience as a histotechnician.
• Two years’ experience using a Laboratory Information System (LIS).

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily technical operation of the Histology Laboratory.
• Observe staff performance and provide guidance for improvement.
• Prepare tissue specimens for microscopic examinations; perform embedding, sectioning, staining.
• Coordinate and monitor workflow to ensure slide availability for pathologists.
• Troubleshoot processes and ensure CAP and Joint Commission compliance.

Skills

Staff supervision

Quality control

Laboratory safety

Training & feedback

Process troubleshooting

Histology techniques

Immunocytochemistry

Education

Histotechnician certification

Bachelor's degree preferred

Associate degree in chemical/biological science or MLT

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

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.