Histology Supervisor Full-time Days / Voorhees
Histology Supervisor Full-time Days / Voorhees
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Job Description
At Virtua Health we exist for one reason to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether thats wellness and prevention experienced specialists life-changing care or something in-between we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.
If you live or work in South Jersey exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14000 colleagues including over 2850 skilled and compassionate doctors physician assistants and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies treatments and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report weve received multiple awards for quality safety and outstanding work environment.
In addition to five hospitals seven emergency departments seven urgent care centers and more than 280 otherlocations were committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through ourEat Well food access program telehealth home health rehabilitation mobile screenings paramedic programs and convenient online scheduling. Were also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences and the Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.
Location:
Voorhees - 100 Bowman DriveRemote Type:
On-SiteEmployment Type:
EmployeeEmployment Classification:
RegularTime Type:
Full timeWork Shift:
1st Shift (United States of America)Total Weekly Hours:
40Additional Locations:
Job Information:
Work Schedule:
Mon to Fri 9:00am - 5:30pm (No weekends or holidays).
Job Summary:
Supervises the daily operations of the Histology Lab areas to include outstanding customer service staffing scheduling and workflow. Supports and provides technical expertise in analyzing interpreting and validating laboratory procedures of various complexities on biological materials such as blood body fluids and tissues for Virtua customers. Assists Lab Manager in clinical human resources and administrative departmental functions. Communicates customer specific clinical instructions as required to ensure specimen integrity. Ensures department procedures and processes meet all regulatory compliance. May function as a highly skilled technologist in the department as appropriate to meet patient care needs.
Position Responsibilities
Supervises department operations in staff scheduling training competency procedure drafts and evaluation of new products.
Supervises the daily workflow of the department identifies and implements improvement opportunities that contribute to the betterment of the workstation section and/or overall operation.
Embeds tissue samples in paraffin correctly identifying type of tissue as well as normal and abnormal tissue components.
Cuts tissue in ultra-thin sections modifying technique based on tissue type.
Performs routine special and immunohistochemical staining procedures. Understands the basic principles of immunology as they relate to problem solving and unexpected test results.
Prepares tissue specimens for routine and special processing selects correct protocol based on physician orders. Correlates laboratory tests to disease processes and understands basic physiology required to recognize appropriate test selection.
Operates and maintains all histology lab equipment in a proper state of readiness and cleanliness.
Performs and monitors inventory of supplies and reagents used; and identifies opportunities for cost savings of reagent and supplies.
Keeps the Lab Manager informed of Histology area activities and seeks assistance when necessary from Lab Manager.
In conjunction with the assigned director or manager designs directs and evaluates multidisciplinary performance improvement programs using the Virtua tool kit. Other duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications Required:
Required Experience: Minimum of five years histology experience with at least 3 years as a Histotechnologist.
Good interpersonal and time management skills. Demonstrated leadership ability.
Required Education: Bachelors degree in Histology laboratory science biological or chemical science or other relevant field.
Training/Certification/Licensure: Valid certification as HT or equivalent or meets CLIA 88 educational requirements for high complexity testing.
Hourly Rate: $39.44 - $61.14 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicants experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues including but not limited to: medical/prescription dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws short-term disability and optional long-term disability colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.For more benefits information click here.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
