Supervisor, Cytopathology Laboratory

Loyola University Medical Center Nursing; Maywood (IL); On-site; USD 84,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day One

Daily Pay

Career Development

Tuition Reimbursement

On Site Fitness Center

Educational Stipend

Certification reimbursement

Referral Rewards

Job summary

Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system in Chicago's western suburbs. The Supervisor of the Cytopathology Lab at Loyola University Medical Center directs daily operations, oversees staff and resources, and ensures quality and regulatory compliance for cytopathology services.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a lab science or medical technology, 3–5 years of related experience, and 1+ year of managerial experience.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's degree in lab science or medical technology.
• 3-5 years of related experience in cytopathology or lab setting.
• Managerial experience: 1+ years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare work schedules and monitor staff productivity.
• Review daily work to identify errors and ensure timely corrections.
• Maintain logs and daily QC/maintenance.
• Troubleshoot procedures and equipment to minimize downtime.
• Perform routine cytopathology screening (gyne and non-gyne).
• Manage staff resources to meet lab needs.
• Monitor cytopathology quality standards and provide statistics.
• Assist in diagnostic rescreening of slides as needed.
• Ensure compliance with lab regulations and accreditation standards.

Education

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

Job description

Description Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. Loyola Medicine is part of a three-hospital system including Loyola University Medical Center, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, and MacNeal Hospital.

Employment Type Full time

Shift Day Shift

Description Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. Loyola Medicine is part of a three-hospital system including Loyola University Medical Center, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, and MacNeal Hospital.

If you are interested in working for a regional leader in healthcare, delivering compassionate care and improving the lives of those in our communities, join the Loyola team and become Loyola Strong!

Shift: Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m., weekends as needed.

The Supervisor of the Cytopathology Lab at Loyola University Medical Center directs the daily operations of the cytopathology lab sections to effectively utilize resources including staff, equipment, space and supplies and meet the needs of internal and external customers of the given laboratory section.

What You Will Do

• Prepares work schedules and monitors staff productivity to effectively utilize personnel and adhere to established turnaround times.
• Reviews daily work to identify potential technical and/or clerical errors and facilitate the timely correction of results when necessary.
• Maintains worklogs and daily QC / maintenance.
• Troubleshoots procedures and instrumentation to minimize instrument downtime.
• Performs routine cytopathology screening (gyne and non-gyne) to support workload needs and turn-around-time targets.
• Manages staff resources in order to meet the needs of laboratory stakeholders.
• Monitors and maintains the cytopathology quality performance standards (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.) and provides detailed statistics including but not limited to specimen adequacy, turnaround time, patient identification issues.
• Facilitates the completion of the diagnostic rescreen on at least 10% of slide volume.
• Ensures cytotechnologists due not exceed maximum allowable slide screening as dictated by regulatory bodies.
• Ensuring compliance with laboratory regulations and accreditation standards.

What\'s Required

• Bachelor's degree. Specify Degree(s): Chemical, physical, biological or clinical lab science or medical technology and cytopathology.
• 3-5 years of previous job-related experience in the designated specialty.
• Managerial Experience: 1+years preferred.

Licensure/Certifications

• Certified Cytotechnologist (ASCP)

What We Offer

• Benefits from Day One
• Daily Pay
• Career Development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)
• Educational Stipend
• Certification reimbursement (up to 1 certification)
• Referral Rewards

Compensation

• $84,100- $134,659 annually
• Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.