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Histology Supervisor

Company: AmeriPath, Inc.

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Job Description:

About the Company:

AmeriPath, Inc. is the nation's largest physician and laboratory company focused on providing anatomic pathology, cancer diagnostic and healthcare information services to physicians, hospitals, national clinical laboratories and managed care organizations. The company presently operates in 24 states and provides medical services through outpatient pathology laboratories, hospital inpatient laboratories and outpatient surgery centers.

About the Opportunity:

Does working for the leader in the Health Services industry sound like the professional challenge you are seeking? AmeriPath invests in your personal and professional growth by providing you with education and training opportunities to keep current in your field. The culture is truly collaborative. Everyone's input is valued. You'll get the chance to work with bright, highly motivated people.

Our Kansas City practice has an immediate opportunity for a Histology Supervisor.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications:

• BS degree in Biological/Physical sciences;
• (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) required;
• Must be flexible, dependable, work well under pressure, and have a positive attitude;
• The hours are Mon - Fri from 6 am - 2:30 pm, however, must be willing to work any shifts and perform all duties of a histotechnician or histotechnologist when required;
• A minimum of 5 years experience in an acute care hospital of more than 200 beds, or a reference laboratory is preferred; and
• At least one year of relevant work experience as a senior technician or histology supervisor within the past 5 years is a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees the daily histology workflow for multiple shifts and serving as the primary resource person for all shifts;
• Actively assesses work processes and makes recommendations for quality and efficiency improvements;
• Monitors and maintains supplies
• Makes recommendations for reducing costs and making capital acquisitions;
• Communicates department problems or matters that need attention to the appropriate personnel and assists in providing possible solutions;
• Assures that all government and professional rules and regulations are not only met but also exceeded;
• Documents and completes all special projects in a timely manner;
• Maintains working knowledge of all areas (embedding, microtomy, staining, coverslipping, slide triage, immunochemistry, special stains) so as to perform bench work as needed to support the department; and
• Promotes positive morale and a team player attitude.

AmeriPath, Inc. offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which includes paid vacation and sick day benefits, Medical, Dental, Prescription, Vision, Life and AD&D, STD, LTD, Supplemental Benefits and 401(k) with company contribution.

EOE/DFWP

To apply for this position, please copy and paste the following link into your browser address bar:
http://ameripath.contacthr.com/14337135

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