South Texas Health System · 17 hours ago
Lead Histology Tech FT
McAllen, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expSouth Texas Health System is seeking a Lead Histology Tech to assist in supervising staff and ensuring high standards of work. The role involves preparing laboratory specimens for microscopic evaluation, maintaining equipment, and participating in quality control and safety procedures.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for assisting in the supervision of assigned staff in accordance with their job descriptions, maintaining a high standard of work and for timely and accurate reporting of tests in their section
Responsible for preparing laboratory specimens for microscopic evaluation by pathologists
Organizes and prepares incoming tissue specimens for analysis and reports results in a timely manner
Performs duties which may require both technical and professional judgment
Prepares slides, performs special staining techniques and other histological procedures in a timely and accurate manner according to laboratory policies and procedures
Reports critical values according to patient age
Ensures proper documentation required or any consent forms needed are submitted
Maintains files, slides and blocks accurately and in a retrievable manner
Maintains equipment, chemicals and reagents in areas assigned to them
Participates in and aids the Section Supervisor in developing and implementing all policies relating to quality improvement, quality control, instrument and inventory maintenance and personnel safety and productivity
Participates in QC, QA and maintenance programs and follows all safety procedures
Assures timely and accurate charging of procedures performed
May be required to evaluate and write procedures for new methods, participate in teaching, continuing education, validation of instruments or methods and other supervisory activities
May be required to supervise the entire laboratory on rotating weekends and holidays, to attend laboratory related committee meetings and to perform other such duties in the absence of Section Supervisor as required by the Laboratory Manager
This position is required to have after hours on call duties
Performs other related duties with a minimum of supervision
Qualification
Required
3 years' experience in Histopathology laboratory
Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS's Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer
Associate degree in applied clinical science with a course in Histology or an equivalent of training and experience is required
Certification as Histotechnologist (HTL) or Histotechnician (HT) by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists required
Company
South Texas Health System
South Texas Health System (STHS) is a regional multi-hospital system that has earned excellence in providing quality healthcare.
1001-5000 employees
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