Histology Manager - Pompano Beach, FL - Monday - Friday 9:00am-5:30pm
Pay Range: $84,250+ per year
Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.
Benefits Information:
We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:
Day 1 Medical/Dental/Vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours 15 PTO days first yearPaid HolidaysAnnual Bonus Opportunity 401(k) with matching contributionsVariable compensation plan (AIP) bonusEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Blueprint for WellnessTuition Reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate programs for FT employees who work 30+ hours Opportunities for career advancement Training provided!Precisely and accurately performs and supervises the performance of routine and specialized histology techniques and procedures. Duties also include optimization of IHC protocol, reagent and supply inventory management, IHC study documentation and reporting, and training of colleagues in IHC procedures. Provides direct bench supervision for the daily technical and clerical workload. Responsible for maintaining standard operating procedure, quality control and approved quality assurance. Maintains the department and manuals to be ready for inspections on an ongoing basis. Manages a group of Senior and bench level technologist as well as lab aides. Assures that the Histology and IHC groups produce quality work on a timely basis while adhering to all policies and procedures mandated by state federal and regulatory agencies. Performs all Administrative duties related to the department to include but not limited to: scheduling, evaluations, writing policies, validations, disciplinary actions, etc.
Manage day to day histology operations for a 24/7 department. Oversee staff of direct and indirect reports. Microscopically reviews discrepancies found on daily Quality Control (QC) and abnormal review making recommendations to senior technologist for revised interpretation if necessary. Monitors technologist compliance with department quality assurance program as established by department manager and Department Director maintaining proper documentation of both technical and clerical errors. Ensure inspection readiness and full compliance. Provides technical feedback to staff regarding performance, documenting corrective action and reviewing cases at bi-headed scope as deemed necessary Reviews follow up data making recommendations to Director for revised interpretive criteria as needed. Makes certain that all federal, state and other regulatory standards are followed. Effectively schedules staff to meet turnaround time commitment of the organization making certain that work deadlines are met. Documents counseling of employees for performance deficiencies. Delegates’ responsibilities to staff to assure effective workflow and proper cross training. Ensures proper hiring and orientation of new employee’s personally supervising pre - employment testing procedures, department orientation and QC release. Disseminates information to staff regarding changes in policy and procedure affected by the management team or Medical Director. Participates in the safety training program of the company and makes certain that staff is properly trained Reviews performance of staff implementing progressive discipline when necessary. Motivates staff to perform both a quality and quantity of work consistent with professional standards Minimizes department costs by prudently approving vacation requests, reducing absenteeism, controlling overtime expense and operating within budgetary guidelines Maintains a department environment, which promotes cooperation between coworkers. Demonstrates a strong sense of professional ethics and immediately brings to the attention of the Department Director or Operations Director suspected errors that might impact patient care. Attends company safety programs and documents attendance. Complies with all departmental and organizational rules and policies.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Work Experience:
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a combination of Histology and IHC. Previous supervisory experience in a high volume independent laboratory.
Preferred Work Experience:
N/A
Physical and Mental Requirements:
Ability to physically, audibly, and visually perform all functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Works long hours at a computer monitor Successful completion of pre employment proficiency screening exam and color blindness test.Knowledge:
Working knowledge of LIS and PC network environment to include word-processing, database and spreadsheet applications. Detailed comprehension of state, federal and professional regulationsSkills:
Proficient with light microscopy, microtome, tissue processors, stainer, embedding stations, IHC platforms and other laboratory specimen preparation equipment. Ability to manipulate and analyze technical data Exercises judgments critical to patient care Concentrates for long periods of time during light microscopy Pays close attention to clerical and administrative detail Demonstrates a firm sense of professional ethics
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s Degree(Required)
Master’s Degree
LICENSECERTIFICATIONS
IAC Certification
If applicable state license as a Histology technologist and a supervisor (Required)
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