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. It’s 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 you’ll 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 you’ll 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 you’ll 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.

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