Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.

Under the direction of the Anatomic Pathology Laboratory Manager, The Lead Histotechnician will assist with the oversight of the daily operations in the Histology Lab by providing operational supervision and direction of staff and activities within the histology department. The lead histotechnician is responsible for planning, assigning, reviewing, delegating, and evaluating work of assigned staff to achieve quality testing results to achieve operational efficiency while adhering to established policies and standard operating procedures. This includes maintaining a daily schedule of personnel to ensure the department is adequately staffed for the specimen volume and managing the departments' equipment and supply inventory.

The Lead Histotechnician assists laboratory leadership to resolve technical, operational, system, and other related issues on a timely basis. Takes appropriate corrective actions when needed. Monitors and executes all phases of routine surgical pathology specimen preparation for microscopic diagnosis, including tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, frozen sectioning, H&E staining, simple tissue grossing, and immunohistochemistry.

The Lead Histotechnician communicates effectively with various staff including administrative, medical, nursing, and others to ensure proper coordination and understanding of services in the absence of the laboratory manager and director.

• Demonstrates ability to plan and organize workflow to maximize productivity while maintaining quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. 
• Ensures team members follow departmental policies/procedures, and adhere to all quality, safety, and regulatory standards/requirements. 
• Supports department by monitoring regulatory/accreditation compliance and takes actions to address deficiencies as appropriate. 
• Trains new team members, current team members, and students, as necessary. Ensures that orientation and training checklists are completed. 
• Makes sure that annual mandatory education is completed, and competencies are assessed and documented. 
• Provides feedback to leadership about team members' performance, including need for coaching, counseling, disciplinary action. 
• Assists leadership in completing initial and annual performance appraisals. 
• Recommends/Assists with the preparation of departmental quality and safety programs, performance improvement, and miscellaneous projects as needed.
• Participates in the interview process and provides feedback on candidates.

Three years of histology work experience in a clinical setting is required. Excellent communication skills. Advanced technical and operating skills and proficiency and conducting competency training in all aspects of automated and manual testing, instrument maintenance, and troubleshooting in the pathology laboratory. College of American Pathologists inspection and/or preparation experience required.  

Education

* Associate of Science in Histotechnology required; bachelor's degree in medical technology, or in a physical, chemical, biological, or clinical laboratory science preferred.

Credentials

* Histotechnician or Histotechnologist certification HT or HTL (ASCP) required; Qualification in Immunohistochemistry, QIHC (ASCP) is a plus.

Essential:
* Clear Communication Skills Both Written and Verbal
* Able To Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members
* Able To Withstand Crisis Situations
* Has Skills to Provides Customer Service to Patients, Team Members and Visitors
* Knowledge And Experience with Electronic Health Records

Essential:
* Associate degree in related field

Sign-On Bonus:

• $10,000 sign-on bonus!

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About Beebe Healthcare

Beebe Healthcare serves the Sussex County community with a medical center located in beautiful, historic Lewes, Delaware, and convenient outpatient locations throughout the county. Founded in 1916 by two physician brothers, Drs. James Beebe and Richard C. Beebe, the medical center in Lewes is a 210-licensed-bed, not-for-profit seaside community hospital. Beebe's specialized service lines include cardiac and vascular, surgical services, oncology, women's health, and orthopaedic services. Beebe offers an array of inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and diagnostic services. Beebe's five satellite campuses offer imaging, physical rehabilitation, and lab services, as well as walk-in care centers. In addition, Beebe offers Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine and Diabetes Management & Medical Nutrition Therapy. With a mission to serve the community, Beebe also offers many free screenings and outreach programs through its Population Health Department; and advanced medical care for those who are recuperating at home through Beebe Home Care Services. Beebe is also training the next generation of nurses through the Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing, located behind the Medical Cente...r in Lewes. Beebe's Medical Staff has grown tremendously since the early 1990s. Employed physicians through Beebe Medical Group and our affiliated physicians on Beebe's Medical Staff now serve patients from Milford to Millville in specialties including cardiac surgery, dermatology, endocrinology, family practice, gastroenterology, general surgery, internal medicine, pediatric neurology, and surgical oncology. Beebe is proud to offer quality care, close to home for the residents and visitors of Sussex County.

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