Lead Histotechnician - Pathology
- Location
- 50 Alessandro Pl Suite 440 Pasadena, CA
- Workplace
- On-site
- Compensation
- $83k – $92k
About this role
Lead Histotechnician - Pathology
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Unio Health Partners (UHP) is a highly differentiated physician practice management platform with the goal of transforming care delivery across the Western United States. UHP partners with leading physician practices, creating a cohesive, quality-oriented clinical culture and facilitating best practice sharing across the platform. Our affiliated practices gain access to a broader suite of services, providing a meaningful benefit to both physicians and patients. UHP's best-in-class clinical program covers three sub-specialties (urology, gastroenterology, and radiation oncology) and offers numerous ancillary services, including pathology lab, in-office dispensing, and chronic care management. We are led by a highly accomplished management team and provide a full suite of management services to its affiliated practices. UHP is currently affiliated with 182 providers consisting of 119 physicians and 63 advanced practice providers operating out of 54 locations across Southern, Central, and Northern California.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Supervising Histotechnician (Lead Histotechnician) is a key member of the pathology laboratory team, responsible for supervising and leading the histology department. This role involves managing a team of Histotechs, overseeing daily operations, ensuring the highest quality of histological work, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards
What you will be doing
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Unio Health Partners (UHP) is a highly differentiated physician practice management platform with the goal of transforming care delivery across the Western United States. UHP partners with leading physician practices, creating a cohesive, quality-oriented clinical culture and facilitating best practice sharing across the platform. Our affiliated practices gain access to a broader suite of services, providing a meaningful benefit to both physicians and patients. UHP's best-in-class clinical program covers three sub-specialties (urology, gastroenterology, and radiation oncology) and offers numerous ancillary services, including pathology lab, in-office dispensing, and chronic care management. We are led by a highly accomplished management team and provide a full suite of management services to its affiliated practices. UHP is currently affiliated with 182 providers consisting of 119 physicians and 63 advanced practice providers operating out of 54 locations across Southern, Central, and Northern California.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Supervising Histotechnician (Lead Histotechnician) is a key member of the pathology laboratory team, responsible for supervising and leading the histology department. This role involves managing a team of Histotechs, overseeing daily operations, ensuring the highest quality of histological work, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards
What you will be doing
- Provide leadership and guidance to a team of histotechnologists, including interviewing, training, mentoring, and performance evaluation.
- Ensure coverage for key laboratory functions including grossing, embedding, cutting, and staining.
- Monitor and review histological procedures and results to identify and address any issues or deviations.
- Oversee tissue processing, embedding, and microtomy, ensuring adherence to established protocols.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to tissue processing. This may require being occasionally available after hours and/or weekends.
- Ensure proper staining techniques, including routine H&E staining, special stains, and immunohistochemistry (IHC).
- Experience with immunohistochemistry (IHC) and antibody validation activities is highly desirable, including the ability to support or perform validation of new antibodies.
- Conduct safety training and maintain a safe working environment.
- Help with SOP development and revisions.
- Collaborate with pathologists and researchers on special projects, providing technical expertise in histology.
- Stay updated with advancements in histotechnology and participate in the evaluation and implementation of new techniques and technologies.
- Build staff buy-in and maintain team engagement during operational changes, periods of growth, and organizational transitions.
- Communicate effectively with staff at all levels, address concerns professionally, and foster a positive, collaborative team culture.
- Help lead workflow, process, and operational changes while supporting staff in adapting to new procedures and expectations.
- Identify workflow inefficiencies and implement process improvements that enhance quality, productivity, turnaround times, and compliance.
- Support the evaluation and implementation of new procedures, processes, and operational initiatives to improve overall laboratory efficiency.
What you will bring to the team
- Bachelor's degree in Histotechnology, Biology, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
- Certification as a Histotechnologist (HT) or Histotechnician (HTL) from a recognized certifying agency.
- 1 year histology laboratory management experience required, 2+ years preferred.
- Experience with immunohistochemistry (IHC) and antibody validation activities is highly desirable.
- In-depth knowledge of histotechnology techniques, equipment, and quality control procedures.
- Experience identifying workflow inefficiencies and implementing process improvements that enhance quality, productivity, turnaround times, and compliance.
- Demonstrated ability to support or lead workflow, process, and operational changes and effectively assist staff in adapting to new procedures.
What we can offer you
- Competitive Salary and Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Generous time off (start accruing on your first day - no waiting period)
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k)
- Company Discounts
- Collaborative work environment - we want our employees to have a say in how we run our office
- Employee Recognition
Compensation is depending on a number of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, or experience that may fall outside of the range shown
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