Pathologists’ Assistant Supervisor: Leader in Gross Room Ops

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine in Morgantown seeks a Pathologists’ Assistant Supervisor to lead and coordinate the gross rooms, ensuring high-quality patient care. You will oversee staffing, training, policy implementation, and accreditation readiness across the Morgantown campus.

The role requires ASCP certification, state licensure, and several years of experience, with leadership experience valued. You will partner with Pathologists and Medical Directors within a quaternary academic medical center.

Qualifications

• ASCP Pathologists’ Assistant certification is required.
• Current licensure as required by the state where services are provided.
• Four (4) years of experience as a Pathologists’ Assistant.
• Five (5) years or more experience and prior leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate workflow across gross rooms from receipt to histology and monitor tissue quality.
• Oversee staffing of all gross rooms on the Morgantown campus, including PATHASSTS and technicians.
• Provide strategic input for future growth and hospital/system expansion.
• Monitor policies and procedures; create and implement new policies as appropriate.
• Maintain accreditation readiness at all times for oversight areas.
• In‑services staff on new policies and monitor compliance.
• Monitor daily gross room workflows and deploy personnel accordingly.
• Supervise staff and oversee all gross room workflows and processes.
• Perform daily pathology functions including frozen sections and sample processing.
• Assist in quality improvement initiatives and counsel staff on quality issues.
• Document training and competency assessments per standards.
• May train pathology residents/fellows and lab personnel as needed.
• Collaborate with Pathologists and Medical Director to meet center needs.
• Participate in recruiting, hiring and staff evaluations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Quality improvement

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

ASCP Pathologists’ Assistant certification

Current state licensure

Job description

WVU Medicine in Morgantown seeks a Pathologists’ Assistant Supervisor to lead and coordinate the gross rooms, ensuring high-quality patient care. You will oversee staffing, training, policy implementation, and accreditation readiness across the Morgantown campus.

The role requires ASCP certification, state licensure, and several years of experience, with leadership experience valued. You will partner with Pathologists and Medical Directors within a quaternary academic medical center.