Supervisor, Cytopathology Laboratory

Loyola Medicine; 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 seeking a Supervisor of the Cytopathology Lab at Loyola University Medical Center to oversee daily operations and ensure timely, accurate results in a busy quaternary care setting in Chicago's western suburbs.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a lab science, 3–5 years of experience, managerial skills, and ASCP Cytotechnologist certification, with a day shift and occasional weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological or clinical lab science or medical technology and cytopathology.
• 3–5 years of job-related experience in cytopathology.
• 1+ years of managerial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 facilitates 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.

Skills

Cytopathology

Staff management

Quality control

Laboratory leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in clinical lab science or cytology

Job description

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.

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.