Anatomic Pathology Supervisor

Harris Health System; Georgia; On-site; USD 88,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Shift differentials

FSAs

Disability insurance

Life/AD&D insurance

401(k) plan

Employee Assistance

Subsidized parking

Credit union access

Disaster relief

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Harris Health System seeks an Anatomic Pathology Supervisor to lead the Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital pathology operations. You will supervise Histology, Cytology, Transcription, Morgue and Frozen Section, ensuring timely, high-quality services.

Responsibilities include operational leadership, staff management, workflow optimization, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance, with occasional bench work and staff mentoring to sustain continuous improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Histotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field.
• ASCP certification as HTL/HT/CT.
• 5+ years in histology/cytology/related roles.
• 2+ years supervisory experience with staff scheduling, performance management, variance reporting, procedure development, problem resolution.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of Histology, Cytology, Transcription, Morgue, and Frozen Section.
• Mentor staff and drive continuous process improvement.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and quality assurance.
• Perform bench duties as needed.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Medical terminology

Leadership and laboratory operations

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer applications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology/Histotechnology/Biology/Chemistry

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Computer applications

Job description

Hiring Post: Anatomic Pathology Supervisor – LBJ Hospital

Compensation: $87,755.20 to $114,067.20/year

Career Area: Laboratory
Location: Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, Houston, TX 77026
Position Type: Full-Time
Job ID: 180386

Benefits

• Day 1 medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Shift differentials (where applicable)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Subsidized parking
• Access to a credit union
• Employee disaster relief support
• Tuition Reimbursement (available after 6 months of employment)

About the Position

Harris Health is seeking an Anatomic Pathology Supervisor to lead laboratory operations at Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital. In this leadership role, you will supervise the daily operations and performance of the Histology, Cytology, Transcription, Morgue, and Frozen Section areas while ensuring the delivery of high-quality laboratory services.

Responsibilities include overseeing technical operations, personnel management, workflow optimization, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. You will also perform bench duties as needed while mentoring staff and supporting continuous process improvement to ensure accurate and timely pathology services.

About Harris Health System

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 by providing acute care, primary care, wellness, disease management, and population health services for low-income, uninsured, and underinsured patients.

Ben Taub Hospital (Level I Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level III Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health’s network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations, and telemedicine services. Harris Health is nationally recognized for Magnet® nursing excellence , NCQA patient-centered care , and its academic partnerships with Baylor College of Medicine , McGovern Medical School at UTHealth , and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

At Harris Health, we foster a culture built on compassion, collaboration, integrity, accountability, and a commitment to Leading with Love.

Requirements

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology, Histotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field
• Licensure/Certification:
  • ASCP certification as one of the following:
    • Histotechnologist (HTL)
    • Histotechnician (HT)
    • Cytotechnologist (CT)
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Histotechnician, Histotechnologist, or Cytotechnologist
  • Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience , including:
    • Staff scheduling
    • Performance management
    • Variance reporting
    • Procedure development
    • Problem resolution
• Communication Skills:
  • Above Average Verbal (heavy public contact)
  • Exceptional verbal communication (public speaking)
  • Strong written communication (correspondence and reports)
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, and computer applications
• Knowledge/Skills:
  • Analytical abilities
  • Medical terminology
  • Leadership and laboratory operations management
• Equipment Knowledge:
  • Microtome
  • Automatic Stainer
  • Automatic Slide Coverslipper
  • Tissue Processor
  • Cryostat
  • Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) equipment preferred
• Work Schedule:
  • Flexible schedule

Join Harris Health and lead a dedicated Anatomic Pathology team committed to delivering accurate, timely diagnostic services that support exceptional patient care across the Harris County community.