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Sutter Health

Not-for-profit integrated healthcare network managing hospitals

Histology Supervisor

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timePalo Alto, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Biology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a healthcare-related field is required.
  • Certification as a Certified Histotechnologist (CNHISTO) or certification through the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is required.
  • Five years of recent relevant experience is required.
  • Knowledge and understanding of applicable local, state, federal, and other healthcare laws, regulations, and requirements, including The Joint Commission, Medi-Cal, and Medicare, is required.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills, including team building, coaching, and mentoring, and the ability to motivate and engage others are required.
  • Ability to identify and resolve technical and operational issues according to policies, procedures, or leadership guidance is required.
  • Ability to build effective working partnerships with employees, peers, and leaders to achieve business objectives is required.
  • Understanding of age-specific needs in providing care to the patient population served is required.
  • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive issues is required.
  • Verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills are required.
  • Ability to handle difficult circumstances and make sound business decisions with little direction is required.
  • Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with changing business priorities is required.
  • Organizational and time-management skills, including prioritizing multiple projects while delivering quality service and achieving business results, are required.
  • Commitment to providing customer service and responding to customer needs and requests promptly and courteously is required.
  • Ability to interact with a diverse population while respecting cultural and linguistic differences is required.
  • Ability to use essential Microsoft Excel and other software and applications associated with the role's duties and responsibilities is required.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and oversee the day-to-day activities of the Histology Department to ensure consistent delivery of high-value quality laboratory care to all patient populations served.
  • Perform and demonstrate proficiency and understanding of technical procedures for processing, embedding, cutting, and staining tissue specimens.
  • Ensure the validity of test results, proper specimen handling and material filing, and maintenance of necessary department records and equipment.
  • Establish work priorities and assist staff in resolving operational issues and problems.
  • Implement and enforce adherence to department, affiliate, operating unit, and system standards, policies, and procedures, The Joint Commission standards, and applicable laws and regulations.
  • Identify and implement cost savings and best practices using Lean or other process-improvement methods and concepts.
  • Collaborate with others to coordinate services, streamline and standardize workflows and procedures, and drive positive outcomes.

About the Company

Sutter Health

Not-for-profit integrated healthcare network managing hospitals

Sutter Health is a not-for-profit, integrated healthcare network serving Northern California. It operates a broad system of medical facilities—including hospitals, outpatient centers, and research institutes—to provide care for everything from routine checkups to complex surgeries. The network uses digital health tools and conducts clinical research to improve patient outcomes, and it reinvests earnings back into community health initiatives, medical research, and facility improvements. Revenue comes from patient services, insurance reimbursements, and government health programs. Its goal is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while expanding preventive care and wellness programs to improve long-term community health.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$4.2M
Headquarters
Sacramento, CA
Founded
1981

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