Our foremost clinical laboratory client is seeking a (Day Shift) Lab & Patient Services Management Supervisor to be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Histology laboratory & supervision of the technical & support staff, based in St. Louis, Missouri. In conjunction with the Department Manager, this individual will ensure that all departmental policies & procedures meet the standards of current state & federal regulations as follows:
* Coordinate Histotechnologists, Lab Aides, Grossing Personnel, & related staff, Schedule & maintain adequate coverage & effective utilization of personnel. * Monitor & control expenses in line with department budget; Assist in the preparation of the budget & recommend capital equipment needs. * Maintain appropriate levels of supplies & reagents commensurate with workload; Maintain equipment & instruments in good operating condition, recognize any malfunctions & troubleshoot. * Provide technical instructions & training of personnel in techniques, instrumentation, & organization of work; Maintain a current procedure manual, reviewing & revising as needed. * Interview & select potential employees in conjunction with the Manager; \Write & conduct employee performance evaluations; Ensure that all employees follow all company & department policies; initiate performance improvement with employees. * Maintain attendance records; approve overtime & vacation time; Ensure proper time record editing; Maintain appropriate Quality Assurance documentation. * Provide backup for bench Histotechnologists in sectioning & staining. Participate in company meetings & conduct departmental meetings, Maintain good communications with the Histopathology Technical Supervisor & Senior Medical Director/Laboratory Director * Ensure technical quality, so that the Pathologists can adequately evaluate prepared slides & that all outstanding cases are reconciled. * Ensure that all employees comply with all safety regulations, including personal protective equipment; Complete successfully all personnel departmental training & competency assessments; Facilitate & develop continuing education. * Ensure all corporate safety, quality control & quality assurance standards are met, as well as compliance with all local, federal, CLIA & CAP regulations * Interact with medical transcription staff; Engage in client contact, as required; Perform special assigned projects JOB REQUIREMENTS: * BS degree in Biological/Physical sciences or equivalent combination of education & experience. * 3-6 years exp as a Histotechnologist, with 1+ years in a successful leadership role * Meet all qualifications for Histology Laboratory Supervisor SOP. HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) certified. This opportunity offers competitive starting salary, annual incentive plan bonus, attractive benefits package & relocation assistance. Please contact David King at biolabcare...@aol.com Career Studio, Biotech division Barbara Siegel Career Studio <mailto:careerstu...@bellsouth.net> careerstu...@bellsouth.net 561-738-6363 <http://www.linkedin.com/in/careerstudio/> www.linkedin.com/in/careerstudio/ _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
