Laboratory Supervisor - Histology

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center seeks a experienced Histology Section Leader to drive day-to-day operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and supervise technical and support staff.

This role collaborates with hospital leadership, pathology, and clinical teams to deliver accurate diagnostic results. The incumbent will manage budgets, oversee HR processes, and maintain quality standards in a busy clinical histology lab, reporting to Laboratory Medicine leadership.

Qualifications

• Accredited Histology program completed.
• 5 years clinical work experience in an accredited Histology Laboratory.
• Bachelor's degree with four years clinical work experience; HT/HTL/QIHC (ASCP) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and supervision of the histology section, including the technical, financial, and human resource operations.
• Maintain regulatory compliance and act as liaison to laboratory administration, other hospital services, patients and clients.
• Oversee staffing, training, and performance management within the histology laboratory.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder liaison

Communication

Education

Associate degree in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science or equivalent education

Bachelor's degree in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology

HT/HTL/QIHC (ASCP) or equivalent certification

Job description

Invest in Your Future and Theirs:

Full-time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Responsible for providing day-to-day leadership and supervision of the section including the technical, financial, and human resource operations. Also responsible for maintaining regulatory compliance and serving as a liaison to laboratory administration, other hospital services, patients and clients.

Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type:Full Time
FTE:1.00
Shift:Day
Hours:8:00a - 4:30p

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Responsible for providing day-to-day leadership and supervision of the section including the technical, financial, and human resource operations. Also responsible for maintaining regulatory compliance and serving as a liaison to laboratory administration, other hospital services, patients and clients.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Successful completion of an accredited Histotechnology program and
• Associate degree in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science or equivalent education with five (5) years of clinical work experience in an accredited Histology Laboratory.

OR

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution with four (4) years clinical work experience in accredited Histology Laboratory.
• Candidate must maintain HT/HTL/QIHC (ASCP) or equivalent certification.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employerand does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.

Union: Non Bargained