Supervisor, Pathology - Anatomical

Northwell Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a Pathology Supervisor to oversee daily pathology accessioning and gross room operations, guiding a team to maintain high quality standards and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's Degree and current licensure as a Pathologists' Assistant, Cytotechnologist, or Histotechnologist, with 4–6 years of relevant experience and 0–2 years of leadership/management experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; related education may be considered.
• Current licensure as Pathologists' Assistant, Cytotechnologist, or Histotechnologist required.
• 4–6 years of relevant experience and 0–2 years in leadership/management.
• Histology background and licensure strongly preferred.
• Salary range and/or hourly rate may be adjusted by location and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides day-to-day leadership and guidance to pathology staff, ensuring effective communication and department objectives.
• Oversees technical aspects of pathology workflow, implementing process improvements and resolving operational issues.
• Monitors quality assurance metrics, investigates discrepancies, and implements corrective actions.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and maintains a safe laboratory environment.
• Collaborates with senior professionals to develop methods, techniques, and analytical approaches.
• Supervises, trains, and evaluates staff performance, fostering professional growth.
• Manages equipment maintenance and troubleshooting to ensure optimal functionality.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Process improvement

Quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Description

Oversee and coordinate daily pathology accessioning and gross room operations, supervising a team of technical staff. Ensure efficient workflow, maintain high quality standards, uphold regulatory compliance, and mentor staff development. Lead process improvements, manage discrepancies, and contribute to a positive and productive work environment.

Job Responsibility

• Provides day-to-day leadership and guidance to pathology staff, ensuring effective communication and achievement of department objectives.
• Oversees technical aspects of pathology workflow, implementing process improvements and resolving operational issues.
• Monitors quality assurance metrics, investigates discrepancies, and implements corrective and preventative actions.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and maintains a safe laboratory environment.
• Collaborates with senior professionals to develop and refine methods, techniques, and analytical approaches.
• Supervises, trains, and evaluates staff performance, fostering professional growth and development.
• Manages equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, ensuring optimal functionality.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Current License to practice as a Pathologists' Assistant, Cytotechnologist, or Histotechnologist required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
• 4-6 years of relevant experience and 0-2 years of leadership / management experience, required.
• Histology background & Experience preferred.
• Pathologists' Assistant licensure strongly preferred.
• Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).