Histotechnologist Lead

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Histotechnologist Lead to join our team at Sutter Health.

The Histotechnologist Lead will be responsible for integrating advanced knowledge, theory, and practice to serve as a subject matter expert in assigned areas of the laboratory. This role will involve maintaining competence in all histology practices, performing pre-analytic and post-analytic procedures on biological specimens, and aiding healthcare providers in the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and prevention of disease.

• Participate in and coordinate all aspects of the daily operation of the assigned laboratory areas.
• Monitor, assess, organize, and coordinate the daily activities of co-workers to ensure a smooth and continuous workflow overall or within an assigned area.
• Direct staff scheduling, arrange coverage for staff absences, assign work, prioritize work, direct problem-solving and trouble-shooting, ensure shift-to-shift continuity, and manage customer complaints or inquiries.

• High School Diploma or General Education (GED)
• 4 years of recent relevant experience
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise and superior technical competence in specimen collection and processing, laboratory operations, and quality assurance in histology
• Ability to organize and prioritize job duties and assigned tasks for self and team to ensure completion within expected time-frames
• Ability to lead team to accurately, precisely, and reliably perform job duties and assigned tasks, demonstrating sound judgment and problem-solving relevant to own and team's assigned duties
• Culturally competent communication skills, with the ability to compassionately and effectively interact with individuals and groups of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs, and behaviors
• Ability to coordinate team's efforts to appropriately respond to fluctuations in volume, unexpected situations or problems, such as equipment or information system failures, shift-to-shift hand-offs, priority test orders, and specimen integrity issues
• Ability to direct team to follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence, with knowledge of applicable local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures aimed at ensuring the privacy and safety of patients
• Ability to train, provide constructive feedback and recognition to, mentor, and coach peers, reinforcing Sutter's values and focusing team's efforts on providing safe, reliable care

This role will be based in a laboratory setting, with a focus on histology and biological specimen processing. The successful candidate will be required to work in a fast-paced environment, with a high level of attention to detail and a commitment to quality and safety.

Sutter Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as a 401(k) plan and paid time off. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Pay Range: $54.29 to $67.85 per hour

Compensation takes into account several factors, including but not limited to, a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure, and certifications, department equity, training, and organizational needs.