Location: Oswego,IL, USA
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
Benefits from Day One for FT/PT positions
Paid Days Off from Day One for FT/PT positions
Student Loan Repayment Program for FT/PT positions
Career Development
Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
Mental Health Resources and Support
Debt-free Education (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. Its about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: Full Time
Shift : Day
Location : Hinsdale, IL
The role youll contribute:
The Histology Supervisor performs various anatomical pathology procedures in assigned areas as licensed. Under general supervision, is responsible for managing assigned, selected aspects of laboratory processes or shifts, which may include workflow, quality control process, performance improvement activities, training of new employees, advanced problem solving for customers and coworkers, department equipment or computer maintenance and upgrades, writing/reviewing procedures, or other tasks as assigned. Assists department leadership in daily operations as duties are assigned.
The value youll bring to the team:
Supervises histotechnologists, technicians, and assistants when processing tissue biopsy specimens
Provides oversight for routine histology functions, including processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining
Observes routine patient test performances, including patient preparation, specimen handling, and testing
Serves as a staff resource and assists with performance reviews
Coordinates workflow on a daily basis to ensure timely analysis
Resolves staff issues and recommends disciplinary actions, as needed
Monitors tissue specimens for microscopic examinations
Performs photographic procedures and diagnostic/analytic specimen testing
Interprets, documents, and reports results
Performs quality control testing, equipment maintenance, and troubleshooting practices
Ensures the analytic accuracy, precision, and sensitivity in test methods
Participates and assists in laboratory techniques and methods, as instructed
Performs, assigns, and oversees as necessary pre and post analytical activities related to anatomic pathology tests assigned including specimen collection and processing, Quality Control, equipment maintenance, inventory control, Quality Assurance and proficiency testing procedures.
Performs, and may assign, analytical activities and troubleshooting related to specimen
processing, embedding, microtomy, cryotomy, routine and special histologic staining, frozen sectioning, coverslipping and handling of irreplaceable tissue, surgical and body fluid specimens. Continually maintains workspaces in a neat, organized, and properly supplied manner.
Supports cross departmental partnerships and communication amongst Pathologists, Pathologists' Assistants, hospital staff and clients taking immediate steps to correct, follow through and report any mistakes or errors to laboratory leadership including resolution to customer service issues within guidelines.
Provides leadership and mentoring to histotechnicians, histotechnologists and laboratory support staff, resolution to customer service issues within guidelines, and assists in training new employees and histology students/interns. Facilitates workflow when necessary to maintain optimal operations.
Participates in, and has knowledge of, laboratory and hospital Performance Improvement
activities, including evaluation of new equipment and/or procedures or methods.
Assists leadership in promoting team building and employee engagement, patient satisfaction, and a culture of safety for employees and patients. Attends and participates in scheduled department and committee meetings as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
The expertise and experiences youll need to succeed
REQUIRED:
Three years of technical experience
Associate's degree
PREFERRED:
Five years of technical experience
One year of leadership experience
Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological or clinical laboratory science or histology technology field
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.
Category: Laboratory
Organization: UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: 1 - Day
Req ID: 24040715
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.