Anatomic Pathology Supervisor

Harris Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 87,755 - 114,067; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 medical, dental, and vision

$10k student loan repayment

Shift differentials

FSAs

Disability insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

401(k) retirement plan

EAP

Subsidized parking

Credit union

Disaster relief

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Harris Health is seeking an Anatomic Pathology Supervisor to lead laboratory operations at Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital in Houston, TX. You will supervise Histology, Cytology, Transcription, Morgue, and Frozen Section, ensuring high-quality pathology services while mentoring staff.

Requirements include a Bachelor's Degree in a related field and ASCP certification, with a minimum of five years in histology/cytology and two years in supervision. Excellent communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Medical Technology, Histotechnology, Biology, Chemistry) is required.
• ASCP certification (HTL/HT/CT) required.
• Minimum 5 years of histology/cytology experience and 2+ years supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of Histology, Cytology, Transcription, Morgue, and Frozen Section areas.
• Oversee personnel management, scheduling, performance, and quality assurance.
• Perform bench duties as needed and mentor staff to support process improvement and timely pathology services.

Skills

Verbal communication

Public speaking

Education

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

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
• $10k student loan repayment
• 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, 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 Cytotechnician
  • 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)