Histology Supervisor

Saint Francis Hospital; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital in Evanston, IL is seeking a Histology Supervisor to lead day-to-day operations in the core lab. You will oversee tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, staining, and IHC, ensuring accurate, timely results and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in histotechnology or related field, ASCP certification preferred, and at least five years of anatomic pathology lab experience. This is a day shift position with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in histotechnology, clinical laboratory science, biological sciences, or related field.
• ASCP certification preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of anatomic pathology laboratory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees high-volume histology operations including specimen accessioning, tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining.
• Ensures accurate, timely, and high-quality results.
• Maintains workflow efficiency, regulatory compliance, and optimal resource utilization.
• Under AP Manager, provides frontline leadership by coordinating daily activities, supervising staff, troubleshooting technical issues, and supporting consistent service delivery.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in histotechnology, clinical laboratory science, biological sciences, or related field

ASCP certification preferred

Job description

Overview

• Department: Clinical Lab
• Schedule: Day shift- 8am-4:30pm
• Facility: St. Francis Hospital
• Location: Evanston, IL 60202

Great promotion opportunity from Lead Histo Tech to Supervisor in our new Core Lab Facility

What We Are Looking For

• BS in histo, lab science, or related field
• ASCP cert in:
• Histotechnician, Histotechnologist, or Cytotechnologist
• 5 years' of anatomic pathology laboratory experience required.

Responsibilities

The Histology Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day operational and technical supervision of Histology services within the laboratory.

This individual: 1) oversees high-volume histology operations including specimen accessioning, tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, staining (H&E and special stains), and immunohistochemistry (IHC) 2) ensures accurate, timely, and high-quality results 3) ensures efficient workflow, regulatory compliance, and optimal utilization of resources while maintaining turnaround time expectations 4) under the direction of the AP Manager, provides frontline leadership by coordinating daily activities, supervising staff, troubleshooting technical issues, and supporting consistent service delivery for surgical pathology and related services.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• Bachelor’s degree in histotechnology, clinical laboratory science, biological sciences, or related field required.
• ASCP certification preferred, including one of the following:
• HT (ASCP) – Histotechnician
• HTL (ASCP) – Histotechnologist
• CT (ASCP) – Cytotechnologist
• Minimum five (5) years of anatomic pathology laboratory experience required.
• Knowledge of histology processing, microtomy, special stains, immunohistochemistry, cytology preparation, and laboratory workflow systems preferred.

Pay Transparency

Saint Francis Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $63.939.20 to $86,049.60 on an annualized basis. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf