Cytology Supervisor

Unified Women’s Healthcare; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Unified Women’s Healthcare is seeking a Cytology Supervisor to oversee a busy GYN Cytology Department, ensuring accurate results and efficient workflow. You will supervise Cytology Technologists and Cytologists, coordinate testing, and ensure CAP readiness across the lab while maintaining QA/QC standards.

The role requires ASCP Cytology certification and at least 3 years of cytology experience, with prior supervision preferred.

Qualifications

• ASCP Cytology/Cytotechnologist certification required.
• Minimum 3 years of full-time cytology experience within the preceding 10 years.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a high-volume GYN Cytology Department analyzing ThinPrep specimens with updated equipment.
• Day-to-day supervision of cytology lab operation and personnel.
• Be accessible to provide consultation to resolve technical problems.
• Record slide interpretation results for each case examined or reviewed.
• Record total slides examined and hours spent in 24-hour periods.
• Prepare for CAP and other inspections.
• Participate in other projects and duties as assigned.
• Attend staff meetings and applicable training.

Skills

Cytology supervision

Quality control

Staff coordination

Communication

LIS data interpretation

Education

ASCP Cytology certification

Tools

LIS software

Job description

Overview

Unifiedis a nationwide community of providers, operations specialists and thought leaders who look for the greatest opportunities to impact every woman’s health, at every stage of their journeys. We are unparalleled in our scale and ability to adapt to address unmet and underserved needs. Through 815+ clinics, 23 IVF labs, nationwide telehealth capabilities and targeted case management, our 2,700+ independent, affiliated providers deliver comprehensive women’s health services and continuously work to implement methods and develop techniques or platforms that improve the healthcare experience. We remain focused on enabling the discovery of new ways for our affiliated providers to deliver the high-quality care experience women deserve, in the ways they most wish to receive it, and collaborate across our community to make our vision a reality.

The Cytology Supervisor will oversee the daily operations of the Cytology Lab, coordinate staff for efficient workflow and perform primary/QC screening as needed; oversee the technical operations including QA/QC checks, system maintenance issues, accuracy of test results, and general sample troubleshooting; oversee laboratory staff in the performance of qualitative and quantitative test procedures; act as reference source for technologists in the correlation of test data. Implement solutions delivering highly accurate patient data; and participate in the orientation and training of staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a high-volume GYN Cytology Department analyzing ThinPrep specimens with the most updated equipment available (T5000 Autoloaders, Genius Digital Imager, Genius station, etc)
• Perform day-to-day supervision of the cytology laboratory operation and personnel performing testing and reporting test results, includes multiple Cytologists/Cytotechs and Cytoprep techs in the image/screening/interpretation and preparation, respectively, of liquid-based GYN cytology specimens.
• Be accessible to provide consultation to resolve technical problems
• Record the slide interpretation results of each case examined or reviewed
• For each 24-hour period, record the total number of slides he/she examined (screened/ rescreened) or reviewed, as well as ensuring the recording of the total number of slides evaluated by others. Record the number of hours spent examining slides in each 24-hour period
• Perform required compliance tasks including the interpretation of data generated from the LIS to track lab and individual cytologists/cytotech performance
• Prepare for CAP and other inspections.
• Participate in other projects and perform other duties as needed.

Additional Job Functions:

• Participate in meetings
• Attend staff meetings and applicable training
• Complete special projects
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• ASCP certification in Cytology/Cytotechnology required
• Maintain annual proficiency testing assessment
• Minimum 3 years of full-time experience as a cytotechnologist within the preceding 10 years.
• Previous supervisory experience is preferred
• Florida state licensure is not required

We’re here for you—both personally and professionally.

Our benefits are designed to support you and your family at every stage of life. From health and wellness to financial security and career growth, we offer a comprehensive package to help you thrive.

Here’s a look at what we offer:

• Health Coverage

Medical, dental, and vision plans, fertility benefits, and supplemental insurance options.

• Paid Time Off

Vacation, personal days, and paid holidays to help you recharge.

• Financial & Retirement Planning

401(k) with employer contribution, plus Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs).

• Income Protection

Short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, basic life insurance, and optional additional coverage.

• Wellbeing Support

Employee Assistance Program, commuter benefits, pet insurance, and identity theft protection.

• Professional Development

Opportunities and resources to support your career growth.