Histology Manager
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Job Location:
Oakland, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Title: Histology Manager
Department: Histology
Location: Alameda County CA
Position Summary
The Manager of Histology is responsible for overseeing daily operations quality assurance and compliance within the Histology Department. This role ensures that laboratory practices meet all regulatory requirements and supports the Medical Director in managing day-to-day activities. The Manager also leads staff development workflow efficiency and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Reporting Relationships
- Reports To: Chief Medical Officer (CMO)
- Directly Supervises: Supervisors
- Indirectly Supervises: Histotechnologists & Laboratory Assistants
Essential Functions
- Ensure compliance with standards and requirements of CAP CLIA OSHA and other regulatory agencies.
- Maintain and update SOPs and procedure manuals to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Manage staffing needs including hiring scheduling training and conducting performance evaluations.
- Oversee daily workflow to ensure turnaround times are consistently achieved.
- Monitor overtime usage and implement strategies for efficiency.
- Provide training orientation and continuing education for staff.
- Ensure laboratory equipment is properly maintained serviced and replaced as necessary.
- Manage inventory of supplies forecast needs and coordinate vendor relationships.
- Collect workload data and assist in preparing monthly and annual reports.
- Oversee safety practices within the laboratory ensuring inspection readiness at all times.
- Support department projects including renovations build-outs and relocations.
- Investigate incidents implement corrective actions and communicate resolutions.
- Promote a positive professional and collaborative work environment.
- Communicate effectively with staff pathologists physicians and external vendors.
Additional Responsibilities
- Follow all safety protocols outlined in the Laboratory Safety Manual.
- Uphold organizational policies and represent the company in a professional manner.
- Maintain strict confidentiality regarding patient information.
- Participate in departmental meetings in-services and quality improvement initiatives.
- Associates degree in a scientific field required; Bachelors degree in Life Sciences preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a clinical laboratory with histology experience strongly preferred.
- Certification as Histotechnologist (HTL) or Histology Technician (HT) by ASCP strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory organization QC/QA standards and regulatory requirements.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to supervise and develop staff.
- Excellent analytical organizational and communication skills.
- Must meet CAP requirements for Laboratory Supervisor.
- Proficiency in operating standard anatomic pathology equipment (e.g. autostainers microtomes cryostats).
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Medical laboratory environment with exposure to bloodborne pathogens chemicals and biohazards.
- Moderate noise level (phones printers staff traffic).
- Occasional physical activity including lifting (20 lbs) bending reaching or moving equipment.
- Must be able to identify and respond to equipment or system malfunctions.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Restaurant Experience
- Customer Service
- Employee Evaluation
- Management Experience
- Math
- Employment & Labor Law
- Sanitation
- Leadership Experience
- P&L Management
- Mentoring
- Supervising Experience
- Restaurant Management
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