Job Description

Lighthouse Lab Services has partnered with a premier reference laboratory in Las Vegas, NV and we are on the search for a Histology Supervisor to take over the day to day operation of their brand new Histology department! This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to make their mark as a leader in the laboratory!

The Histology Supervisor supports the mission, goals and strategic plan by providing oversight of daily histology operations, overseeing new test development and implementation, technologist training and participating in the daily performance, analysis, and other histology related duties.

What We Are Offering

• $90,000-$94,000 salary DOE
• Mon-Friday Day Shift, 8am-5pm schedule (on call is required)
• PTO, 403b with match, health, vision, and dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, educational assistance

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Follows specimen handling and processing procedures.
• Prepares tissue specimens for microscopic examinations and handles the more complex jobs involving immunohistochemistry for clinical patient diagnosis.
• Prepares tissue specimens for processing of frozen surgical tissue sections for cadaver donor biopsies.
• Performs a wide variety of routine and complex procedures to prepare and analyze tissues from surgical specimens for histology, electron microscopy and immunohistochemistry.
• Examines slides under microscope to ensure tissue preparation meets laboratory requirements.
• Prepares cases for scanning on slide scanner.
• Maintains and reviews quality control in assigned laboratory facilities.
• Determines the acceptability of testing results and instrument function.
• Maintains all equipment and places orders for reagents and materials.
• Maintains records of samples including sample accessioning and paraffin block and slide files.
• Assists in the writing and updating of the technical procedure manual and QC procedures following CLIA/CAP guidelines.
• Provides guidance and leadership to employees within assigned section.
• Identifies and assists in resolving operational and technical problems.
• Evaluates and makes recommendations for new equipment, supplies and reagents and implements their application.
• Works with the Medical Director to develop protocols for technical training and evaluation of competency for testing personnel.
• Heads special projects as assigned
• Participates in on-call rotation as needed.
• Makes recommendations for process improvements, and facilitates Plan do Study Act (PDSA).
• Participates in Strategic Planning process.
• Performs other related duties as required/requested.

Preferred Candidate Profile 

Education: Bachelor's Degree (four-year college or university) in science or related field. Experience: Three (3) years full-time of relevant experience. Previous leadership experience preferred.

Computer Skills: Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required. Knowledge of relevant medical terminology is preferred. Experience with database applications preferred.

Certificates & Licenses: Nevada General Supervisor License required; Certified Histotechnologist HTL (ASCP) certification required.

Other Requirements: Meets current state, federal and other regulatory agency (College of American Pathologist (CAP)) educational/experience requirements. Required to have a personal cell phone. Occasionally required to travel by personal auto to meet all the duties and responsibilities of the position.

About Us:

At Lighthouse Lab Services, we offer solutions to help start, grow, and run clinical laboratories. Our recruiting team has over 20 years of proven success placing job seekers in positions ranging from entry-level Medical Technologists to seasoned Laboratory Directors. We recruit nationwide, for permanent and travel positions with clients ranging from small hospitals to large reference laboratories.
It is the policy of Lighthouse Lab Services to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, Lighthouse Lab Services will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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