Senior Histotechnician - Lab Operations & Quality Lead

University Hospital; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital in San Antonio, TX seeks a senior Histology Supervisor to oversee the daily technical operation of the Histology Laboratory. You will review staff performance, guide embedding, sectioning, and staining quality, and ensure efficient workflow for pathologists. Compliance with CAP and Joint Commission standards is essential.

The role emphasizes education, mentoring, and maintaining high-quality tissue processing and LIS usage to support accurate diagnoses.

Qualifications

• Certified histotechnician with recognized credential.
• 7 years of histotechnician experience.
• 2+ years of LIS experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the daily technical operation of the Histology Laboratory.
• Observes and reviews staff performance, including embedding, sectioning, and staining quality, and provides guidance for improvement.
• Prepares tissue specimens for microscopic examinations and handles histo- and immunocytochemistry testing.
• Coordinates workflow to ensure timely slide availability for pathologists/residents.
• Ensures CAP and Joint Commission accreditation and safety compliance.

Job description

University Hospital in San Antonio, TX seeks a senior Histology Supervisor to oversee the daily technical operation of the Histology Laboratory. You will review staff performance, guide embedding, sectioning, and staining quality, and ensure efficient workflow for pathologists. Compliance with CAP and Joint Commission standards is essential.

The role emphasizes education, mentoring, and maintaining high-quality tissue processing and LIS usage to support accurate diagnoses.