Histology Supervisor, Full Time, Salaried

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Provide oversight of the daily operation in the Surgical Pathology and Histology areas of the Laboratory, including the performance of all the various tasks required for the completion of all pathology procedures, including tissue cutting and embedding, fluid processing, staining, and other Pathology related procedure under the supervision of the Pathologists and Laboratory director or manager. Responsible for the department's Quality Assurance system to ensure compliance with laboratory standards and regulatory guidelines. Contribute and participate in Departmental Process improvement assignments and meetings, including Root Cause Analysis, Corrective Actions, and Routine inspection for protocol deviation. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to writing and updating procedures according to CAP standards, maintaining inventory control, ordering supply, performing instrument maintenance, quality control record keeping, Histology staff training, competency assessment, performance evaluation, coordinating staffing according to daily workload fluctuation, and preparing for CAP survey.

Required Skills

• Lead or Supervisory experience in Histology Department
• Advance histology technical skills in cutting and embedding tissue.
• Working knowledge of stains and handling solutions.
• Operation of centrifuge and tissue processor.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Guideline by College of America Pathology standards and regulations.

Required Experience

Required:

• ASCP HT or HLT certification
• 5 years previous histologist experience
• Basic computer skills

Preferred:

• Two (2) years college Chemistry / Biology

Beyond the benefits that come with working for the area's leading community healthcare provider – one that also recognizes the need to ensure patient safety and comfort – you'll enjoy an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package.  We are an equal opportunity employer and seek diversity in our workforce.   EOE M/F/D/V