LEAD TECH - HISTOLOGY

Universal Health Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services (UHS) operates a major Histology laboratory in the Washington, DC area. The role focuses on technical oversight, establishing standards, and maintaining quality across the histology services for the hospital network.

The candidate will supervise surgical specimen preparation for evaluation by pathologists and ensure compliance with clinical quality expectations and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in applied clinical science with a histology course or equivalent training/experience.
• At least 5 years' experience in Histopathology laboratory.
• Board Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical oversight to Histology laboratory and establishes technical standards.
• Ensures continuous quality of services within the lab.
• Prepares surgical specimens for evaluation by pathologists.

Skills

Independent work

Computer skills

English fluency

Communication & organization

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in applied clinical science

5 years histopathology lab experience

Board Certification required

Job description

Responsibilities

The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) continues to be a leader in providing the highest level of quality and compassionate healthcare for the D.C. Region.U.S. News & World Reporthas just released the 2023-2024 ratings and rankings, in which GW Hospital is recognized as aBest Regional Hospital. GW ranks 5th in the region, which includes hospitals in D.C. and parts of Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia.

GW Hospital achieved "High Performing" status in two specialty areas, Neurologyand Neuroscience.

In addition, GW Hospital receiving "High Performing" designations for the following 10 procedures: COPD, Diabetes, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Kidney Failure, Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma, Lung Cancer Surgery, Pneumonia, Prostrate Cander Surgery and Stroke.

Measured by factors such as patient outcomes, "High Performing" is a designationU.S. News & World Reportbestows to recognize performance in these specialties that is significantly better than the national average.GW Hospital received the American College of Cardiology's National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) Chest Pain - Myocardial Infarction (MI) Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2023. *GW Hospital is the only hospital in Washington, D.C., to be recognized for this service line.

"At GW Hospital, we are proud to offer a range of advanced services and treatments. Our multidisciplinary care teams are dedicated to outstanding clinical services, research, and education to improve care, quality, and outcomes for our patients," says Ulises Torres, MD, Chief Quality Officer at GW Hospital. "These recognitions byU.S. News & World Report,which place us within the top hospitals in the region, highlight the expertise, commitment and diligence delivered to each patient in our care."

Children's National Hospital, GW Hospital's NICU partner, was recently ranked the number two hospital in the country for neonatology byU.S. News & World Report. In addition to these recentU.S. News & World Reportrecognitions, GW Hospital also provides high-quality care in the region through its designation as a Level I Trauma Center and designation as a Comprehensive Stroke Center.

The mission of GWU Hospital is to provide the highest quality of healthcare, advanced medical technology, and world class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research

Summary

Provides technical oversight to Histology laboratory. Establishes technical standards and ensures continuous quality of services.

Prepares surgical specimens for evaluation by pathologists.

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Education/Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in applied clinical science with a course in Histology or an equivalent of training and experience
• 5 years' experience in Histopathology laboratory
• Board Certification Required

Skills

• Ability to work independently
• Fundamental computer skills and keyboard familiarity
• Able to speak and write English Fluently
• Demonstrated communication, organization and critical thinking skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates.

UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

"Pay Transparency" - To encourage pay transparency, promote pay equity, and proactively address regulations, UHS and all our subsidiaries will comply with all applicable state or local laws or regulations which require employers to provide wage or salary range information to job applicants and employees. A posted salary range applies to the current job posting. Salary offers may be based on key factors such as education and related experience.