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Purpose of Job This position is responsible for serving both internal and external customers by performing a variety of histological procedures in accordance with Ridgeview Medical Center philosophy, policies, and procedures and in accordance with all regulatory agencies. Focus areas include the histology department for which the Lead is responsible. Lead is tasked with oversight of daily operations within the department, ensuring timely completion of tasks and workflow efficiency. Job Functions
Performs Histotechnologist II job functions.
Assists in performance management for histology staff and is responsible for guiding, training, coaching, supporting and developing technical abilities.
Assists with interviewing and selection of new employees and projecting budgetary needs and maintaining current budget.
Delegates tasks for, and/or evaluates new products, reagents, and instrumentation specific to histology.
Directs troubleshooting and corrective action on histology instrumentation including tissue processors, embedding centers, microtomes, and staining platforms.
Responsible for quality control and proficiency testing protocols in the histology department.
Develops and maintains procedures for training, workflow efficiency, and instrumentation and directs appropriate staff to assist.
Maintains all regulatory requirements for the histology department in preparation for surveys and inspections (e.g., CAP, CLIA).
Ensures proper specimen handling, fixation, processing, embedding, sectioning, and staining techniques are followed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education/Work Experience
- Associate's degree in Histology or equivalent
- Certified or Certification eligible as a Histotechnician by the American Society for Clinical pathology board of registry or as a Histotechnician by the National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel or equivalent per CLIA standards. Certification must be completed by the first year of employment and kept current according to ASCP standards.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Ability to be innovative
Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions
Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above
Ability to lead, develop and motivate staff
Knowledge of basic computer functions and Microsoft Office applications
Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populations
Capable of making independent decisions with the use of good critical thinking and problem solving skills
Ability to maintain technical competence in histological techniques
Ability to work autonomously and as a team
Preferred Qualifications
2 years of experience in technical supervision of a histology laboratory program
Cognitive and Mental Demands
Time Awareness - Continuous
Writing - Continuous
Initiation of Work - Occasional
Memory - Continuous
Receptiveness to Change - Occasional
Reasoning - Continuous
Required Sequences in Work - Frequent
Problem Solving - Frequent
Attentiveness Duration - Continuous
Social Interactions - Frequent
Mathematical Aptitude - Frequent
Conflict Management - Occasional
Reading - Continuous
Detail Oriented - Continuous
Link to Employee Health Physical Demands Compensation Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation such as: the requirements of the position, experience, education, knowledge, and skills along with location and internal equity. Pay listed does not include any shift, weekend, or other differentials. Benefits Ridgeview strives to provide comprehensive and market competitive benefits to meet the needs of our employees and their families. Click here to view the benefits available.
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Ridgeview Medical Center
Sep 26, 2025