Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
At Harris Health, we prioritize the well-being of our most valuable asset--our people--ensuring a culture of compassion, collaboration and excellence in serving Harris County's most in need. With integrity and accountability at our core, we commit to 'leading with love', embodying our dedication to quality care, education, and a steadfast respect for every individual's contribution to our mission.
Job Summary
Supervises the operation and performance of the Histology, Cytology, and Transcription sections of the Laboratory (including Morgue and Frozen Section room);. Supervises the technical, operational and personnel activities in the Anatomic Patholgoy Laboratory. Performs bench duties as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Degree: Bachelors in Medical Technology, Histotechnology, or a related field including Biology or Chemistry
Licensure & Certification:
ASCP - Histotechnologist (HTL) or Histotechnician or Cytotechnologist
Work Experience: Five (5) years work experience as a Histotechnician or Histotechnologist or a Cytotechnologist.
Supervisory Experience: Two (2) years Supervisory experience in scheduling, performance management, variance reporting, procedure development and problem resolution.
Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal Communication (Heavy Public Contact), Exceptional Verbal (Public Speaking), Writing/Correspondence, Writing/Reports
Proficiencies: MS Excel, MS Word, Personal Computer
Job Attributes
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Analytical Abilities, Medical Terminology
Work Schedule: Flexible
Equipment Operated: Microtome, Automatic Stainer, Automatic Slide Coverslipper, Tissue Processor, Cryostat, FNA, preferred
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