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Quality is in our DNA -- is it in yours?

You put the pro in medical laboratory professional. You've got problem-solving instincts, a passion for patient care, and the technical training to deliver quality results. You're also looking for great benefits, the support of an all-star team, and an opportunity to grow your career.

Join our front line of #HealthcareHeroes! Our mission is to advance the health and wellbeing of our communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions.

Location: Port Charlotte, FL

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Saturdays when coverage is needed)

Full-time: Benefit Eligible

In this role, you will:

• Perform tasks normally associated with supervision such as hiring, training, coaching, scheduling, directing and appraising the work of assigned staff
• Will be a working supervisor role in which the incumbent will also perform the work of those supervised
• This position has direct reports
• Hold regularly scheduled one on ones with direct reports on at least a monthly basis
• Is an advocate for direct reports regarding ensuring ideas are heard/shared and in their career progression planning and efforts
• Adhere to laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, and maintain a clean and well-organized work area.
• Maintain proficiency and training requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all local, federal and CLIA regulations.
• Participate in inventory management, special projects and perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Assist in staff development and training.
• Assists the Lab Manager in the maintenance/upkeep of CLIA documentation and records (including supervising/verifying completion of daily records and tracking documents), and preparation for CAP and CLIA inspections.
• Communicate with pathologists regarding laboratory issues, client's needs, and respond quickly and efficiently to concerns/feedback regarding histology within the lab.
• Track and monitor laboratory quality indicators.
• Answer technical questions from pathologists and clients regarding lab processes and histology workflows.

All you need is:

• Possesses an Associate degree in Histology, Biology, Chemistry or other related field, a Bachelor degree is preferred; degree must satisfy the CLIA standards for Grossing Surgical Specimens (12 course hours of Biology and Chemistry combined)
• 5 or more years experience in the histology field
• Hold and maintain the HT or HTL (ASCP) certification.
• May accept additional education and/or experience in lieu of certification when certification is not a jurisdictional requirement for the job

We'll give you:

• Appreciation for your work
• A feeling of satisfaction that you've helped people
• Opportunity to grow in your profession
• Free lab services for you and your dependents
• Work-life balance, including Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Help saving for retirement, with a 401(k) plus a company match
• A sense of belonging - we're a community!

We also want you to know:

This role will have routine access to Protected Health Information (PHI). Employees will be trained on reasonable safeguards and are expected to maintain strict confidentiality, as well as abide by all applicable privacy and security standards. Employees are expected only to access PHI when it is required to fulfill job duties.

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Sonic Healthcare USA is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.