Senior Manager, Anatomic Pathology Lab Operations

Trinity Health Of New England; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Join a mission-driven organization

Comprehensive benefits Day One

Leadership opportunity in pathology

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital & Medical Center, Hartford, CT, part of Trinity Health Of New England, seeks an experienced Manager, Anatomic Pathology to lead Histology, Surgical Pathology, Cytology, and Autopsy operations. You will optimize workflows, drive quality, and oversee staffing, budgets, and initiatives that enhance diagnostic accuracy and patient care.

The role requires strong leadership, regulatory know-how, and a commitment to continuous improvement across inpatient, outpatient, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Physical, Chemical, or Biological Science (advanced degree preferred).
• 5+ years in Anatomic Pathology with 3+ years in a lead role.
• Certification HTL(ASCP), CT(ASCP), PA(ASCP), or equivalent.
• Demonstrated leadership, change management, and talent development skills.
• Proficiency with QA/QC principles, validation/verification, and Lean Six Sigma concepts.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations for Histology, Surgical Pathology, Cytology, and Autopsy services.
• Recruit, develop, and manage laboratory colleagues, including training and performance management.
• Drive quality and regulatory compliance with CLIA, CAP, Joint Commission, OSHA, and state requirements.
• Partner with Pathologists and clinical leaders to optimize workflows and turnaround times.
• Oversee quality management programs, metrics, and process improvement initiatives.
• Manage policies, equipment, technology implementations, and validation activities.
• Develop and manage departmental operating and capital budgets and vendor relationships.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure seamless service delivery and continuous improvement.
• Support strategic growth initiatives and digital pathology advancements.

Skills

Leadership & people mgmt

QA/QC principles

Lean/Six Sigma

Digital pathology

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical, Chemical, or Biological Science

HTL(ASCP) / CT(ASCP) / PA(ASCP) certification or equivalent

Tools

LIS/AP-LIS workflows

AP instrumentation

Job description

Saint Francis Hospital & Medical Center, Hartford, CT, part of Trinity Health Of New England, seeks an experienced Manager, Anatomic Pathology to lead Histology, Surgical Pathology, Cytology, and Autopsy operations. You will optimize workflows, drive quality, and oversee staffing, budgets, and initiatives that enhance diagnostic accuracy and patient care.

The role requires strong leadership, regulatory know-how, and a commitment to continuous improvement across inpatient, outpatient, and