Histology Manager - La Jolla

This is a full time, salaried position. The histology lab is open 24 hours a day, 6 days a week. Includes $5k retention incentive and $8k relocation for eligible new hires.

Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide.

Why join Scripps Health?

AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:

* Selected as one of the 100 Best Places to Work for 2024 by Fortune Magazine and the Great Place to Work Institute for the 16th time. A remarkable achievement as only five healthcare organizations nationwide made the list, and Scripps is the sole healthcare provider in California to be recognized.

* Recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.

* Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.

* Ranked 78th in 2023 PEOPLE Companies that Care.

* Ranked 95th in Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for 2023

Why join this team?

The Scripps Health Histology Lab services all our Scripps Health locations. Located on the 4^th floor of the Poole building, the lab features stunning views of La Jolla, state-of-the-art equipment and digital pathology workflows. The Histology Manager will oversee 30+ team members that make up both the histology and digital pathology teams, supporting 30+ pathologists systemwide.

Responsibilities include:

• Oversight and leadership of the activities and functions of Histology and Digital Pathology related services.
• Provide expertise in all areas of the department to include, but not limited to: H&E, special stains, Immunohistochemistry, Immunofluorescent, and CISH staining.
• Participate in department strategic planning and contributes to success through effectively communicating goals and expectations to staff.
• Ensure effective use of system resources.
• Serve as reference to staff, Pathologists, and others in laboratory leadership.
• Ensure expenses do not exceed budget.
• Participate in standards of practice and process improvement activities.
• Oversee staffing matrices and possesses authority to hire, conduct performance evaluations, and discipline employees.
• Ensure policy and procedures are followed by staff.
• Ensure compliance with all regulating agencies.
• Responsible for day to day laboratory operations for histology related services serving multiple hospitals and clinics.
• Participate in system committees regarding laboratory services and improvements.

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The following are not eligible for hiring incentives:

• Internal candidates
• Rehires that left Scripps less than 3 years ago
• Candidates with less than 1 year of experience

In order to remain eligible for your retention incentive the following criteria must be met:

• Must remain in original hired FTE Status and Shift (if specified in offer letter)
• Must remain in original department/specialty
• Must remain in original Job Title
• Transfers to other locations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and may result in forfeiting remaining incentive bonus unless specifically noted in your offer letter.

Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:

• Bachelor's degree plus 5 years experience in a histology laboratory, at least 1 of which in leadership.
  
  

Required Certification/Registration:

• Histotechnician, HT(ASCP) or Histotechnologist, HTL(ASCP)
  
  

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:

• Master's degree
• QIHC(ASCP) certification
• CAP inspection experience
• Hospital or clinical lab experience