Histotechnologist Lead - Surgical Pathology (Full-Time)

Join the transformative team atCity of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses.City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix.our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission:To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.

The Histotechnologist Lead in the anatomic pathology (AP) histology laboratory is a pivotal role responsible for overseeing all aspects of laboratory operations. This includes performing and supervising the preparation of tissues and stained slides, troubleshooting technical issues, ensuring regulatory compliance for inspections, developing and validating procedures, and managing inventory based on LEAN/six sigma principles. Additionally, the Lead maintains proficiency in working within an electronic Laboratory Information System (LIS). This position plays a critical role in maintaining high-quality laboratory standards, adherence to regulatory requirements, and efficient workflow processes.

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Use comprehensive knowledge of scientific theory and departmental policies and procedures to function as a certified lead histotechnologist.
• Facilitate the validation and verification of histological procedures performed and establish the test performance characteristics.
• Provide the theoretical and practical knowledge to support the day-to-day operations and functions of the histology laboratory.
• Oversee and promote the quality assurance activities to ensure the highest quality laboratory outcomes.
• Responsible for the training of staff to ensure compliance, ensure staff have the skills sets and tools to properly operate and maintain instruments and equipment.

• Associates degree and completion of a certified clinical program in medical laboratory sciences in histopathology or equivalent educationyears of experience
• 5 years of experience in a histology laboratory with a sound knowledge of best practices.
• ASCP HT or HTL

Additional Details:

• Day Shift

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