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Histology Supervisor

Sutter Health

Palo Alto, CAFull-time$74.65–104.51/hrPosted 3 days agoVerified open 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$74.65–104.51/hr
Location
Palo Alto, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

CNHISTO-Certified Histotechnologist Or ASCP CertificationBachelor's degree

Job overview

Supervises and oversees day‑to‑day activities of the Histology Department, ensuring high‑value quality laboratory care, performing tissue processing, embedding, cutting and staining, maintaining test validity, records, equipment, and driving process improvements through Lean methods.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Healthcare Regulations KnowledgeLeadershipTechnical Issue ResolutionPartnership BuildingAge‑Specific Care UnderstandingConfidentiality HandlingVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsDecision MakingAdaptabilityOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceCultural CompetenceMS Excel

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Biology or Clinical Laboratory Science or Healthcare Related FieldCNHISTO-Certified Histotechnologist or ASCP Certification5 Years Recent Relevant Experience

Full job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization: PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation PAD Position Overview: Supervises and oversees the day-to-day activities related to the Histology Department, ensuring consistent delivery of high-value quality laboratory care to all patient populations served. Performs and demonstrates proficiency and understanding of technical procedures of processing, embedding, cutting and staining tissue specimens. Responsible for validity of test results, specimen handling and material filing, and maintenance of necessary department records and equipment maintenance. Establishes work priorities, and assists staff in resolving operational issues/problems. Implements and enforces adherence to department, affiliate, operating unit, and/or system standards, policies and procedures, The Joint Commission (TJC) standards, and applicable laws and regulations Identifies and implements cost savings and best practices, using Lean or other process improvement methods and concepts. Collaborates with others to coordinate services, streamline and standardize work flows and procedures, and/or drive positive outcomes.SIGN ON BONUS OPPORTUNITY: $15k with $5k after 90 day probationary period and the remaining $10k after one year employment. FOR EXTERNAL CANDIDATES Job Description: These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).

EDUCATION:

  • Bachelor's: Biology, Clinical Laboratory Science or Healthcare related field

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

  • CNHISTO-Certified Histotechnologist

  • OR ASCP-American Society for Clinical Pathologist

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

  • 5 years of recent relevant experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

  • Knowledge and understanding of applicable local, state, federal and other health care laws, regulations and requirements – e.g., TJC, Medi-Cal, Medicare.

  • Demonstrated leadership skills, including team building, and coaching/mentoring with the ability to motivate and engage others.

  • Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve technical and operational issues problems as guided by policies, and procedures, or guidance from leadership.

  • Ability to build and establish effective working partnership with employees, peers and/or leaders to achieve business objectives.

  • Understands age specific needs in providing care to patient population served.

  • Demonstrates ability to handle confidential and sensitive issues.

  • Verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to handle difficult circumstances and make sound business decisions with little direction.

  • Demonstrates ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with changing business priorities.

  • Demonstrates organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects while delivering quality service/achieving business results.

  • Demonstrates commitment to providing exceptional customer service and responding to customer needs/requests in a prompt, courteous manner.

  • Demonstrates ability to work/interact with a diverse population while respecting cultural and linguistic differences.

  • Ability to use essential MS Excel and other software and applications associated with the role’s duties and responsibilities.

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Job Shift: Days Schedule: Full Time Shift Hours: 8 Days of the Week: Monday - Friday Weekend Requirements: As Needed Benefits: Yes Unions: No Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Status: Regular Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $74.65 to $104.51 / hour The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

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