Histology Manager - La Jolla
Job Description
This is a full time, salaried position. The histology lab is open 24 hours a day, 6 days a week.
Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide.
Why join Scripps Health?
AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:
* Selected as one of the 100 Best Places to Work for 2024 by Fortune Magazine and the Great Place to Work Institute for the 16th time. A remarkable achievement as only five healthcare organizations nationwide made the list, and Scripps is the sole healthcare provider in California to be recognized.
* Recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
* Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
* Ranked 78th in 2023 PEOPLE Companies that Care.
* Ranked 95th in Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for 2023
Why join this team?
The Scripps Health Histology Lab services all our Scripps Health locations. Located on the 4th floor of the Poole building, the lab features stunning views of La Jolla, state-of-the-art equipment and digital pathology workflows. The Histology Manager will oversee 30+ team members that make up both the histology and digital pathology teams, supporting 30+ pathologists systemwide.
Responsibilities include:
- Oversight and leadership of the activities and functions of Histology and Digital Pathology related services.
- Provide expertise in all areas of the department to include, but not limited to: H&E, special stains, Immunohistochemistry, Immunofluorescent, and CISH staining.
- Participate in department strategic planning and contributes to success through effectively communicating goals and expectations to staff.
- Ensure effective use of system resources.
- Serve as reference to staff, Pathologists, and others in laboratory leadership.
- Ensure expenses do not exceed budget.
- Participate in standards of practice and process improvement activities.
- Oversee staffing matrices and possesses authority to hire, conduct performance evaluations, and discipline employees.
- Ensure policy and procedures are followed by staff.
- Ensure compliance with all regulating agencies.
- Responsible for day to day laboratory operations for histology related services serving multiple hospitals and clinics.
- Participate in system committees regarding laboratory services and improvements.
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Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:
- Bachelor's degree plus 5 years experience in a histology laboratory, at least 1 of which in leadership.
Required Certification/Registration:
- Histotechnician, HT(ASCP) or Histotechnologist, HTL(ASCP)
Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:
- Master's degree
- QIHC(ASCP) certification
- CAP inspection experience
- Hospital or clinical lab experience
Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
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