Lead Histotechnician

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health is seeking a Histology Lab Supervisor to oversee daily technical operations, including embedding, sectioning, and staining, while guiding staff performance and maintaining high-quality tissue processing for microscopic analysis.

The role requires certification as a histotechnician, at least seven years of histology experience, and LIS familiarity, with a focus on compliance with CAP and Joint Commission standards and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• Certification as a histotechnician is required.
• Seven years working experience as a histotechnician.
• Two years’ experience using a laboratory information system (LIS).
• Education/training equivalent to 60 semester hours with specified science/mLTC course requirements and ABHES/NAACLS clinical training when applicable.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily technical operation of the Histology Laboratory.
• Observes staff performance in embedding, sectioning, and staining quality and provides guidance.
• Prepares tissue specimens for microscopic examinations.
• Handles specialized histo- and immunocyto-chemistry testing.
• Coordinates and monitors workflow to ensure timely slide availability for pathologists/residents.
• Troubleshoots processes and follows up as needed.
• Promotes education and motivates staff to peak performance.
• Ensures CAP and Joint Commission accreditation and safety compliance.

Skills

Histology

Laboratory supervision

Quality control

LIS experience

Staff training

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Histotechnician certification

7 years histotechnician experience

2 years LIS experience

60 semester hours with required science labs

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.