Supv Histology

Pascack Valley Medical Center; Westwood (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Wellness resources

Job summary

Pascack Valley Medical Center is seeking a Day Shift, full-time Histology Supervisor in Westwood, NJ. The role leads the histology department with oversight of staff responsible for specimen preparation and testing within the pathology/histology lab.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in Histotechnology or related field, ASCP certification, and a track record in high complexity testing. Leadership and customer service skills are essential for maintaining quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Histotechnology, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related chemical/biological field.
• Associate’s degree with >2 years of high complexity clinical lab experience.
• ASCP or equivalent certification required; maintain certification without lapse.
• Preference for Histotechnologist certification and leadership experience.
• Experience as a Histology Technologist with current knowledge of pathology lab techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead the histology department and supervise staff.
• Oversee specimen preparation and testing in the pathology/histology lab.
• Ensure quality control, safety, and problem-solving in daily operations.

Skills

Histology

Laboratory leadership

High complexity testing

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Histotechnology

Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

ASCP certification or equivalent

Histotechnologist certification (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time Laboratory Histology Supervisor in Westwood , N J .

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance , and resources that support your wellness, education, and financi al well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
• Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center is a 128-bed, full-service, acute-care community hospital with a new emergency department, a state-of-the-art maternity center, a women's imaging center, and an ICU.

Responsibilities

The Histology Supervisor functions as a professional who assumes responsibility and accountability for leading the histology department. With direct oversight of staff who perform histology specimen preparation and testing specific to the pathology/histology department.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Baccalaureate Degree in Histotechnology, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a chemical, physical, or biological science.
• OR
• Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technician or chemical, physical, or biological science with >2 years of experience in a high complexity clinical laboratory.
• ASCP or equivalent
• Certification within a specific area, i.e. M(ASCP), H(ASCP), C(ASCP) qualifies
• Certification must be maintained without lapse during employment
• If certification lapses, the job will be downgraded to Medical Laboratory Scientist (non-certified) until certification is reinstated
• Experience as a Histology Technologist
• Current knowledge of pathology laboratory techniques and principles
• 1+ years' experience with high complexity testing in Pathology
• Overall knowledge of lab operations, including quality control, safety, and problem-solving
• Shows evidence of leadership skills in managing people
• Knowledge of department shift operations
• Excellent customer service skills
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Certification as a Histotechnologist
• Previous experience in a leadership role, billing compliance, performance improvement, and regulatory standards

Rate of pay is determined based on experience and education and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.