Cytology Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily cytology laboratory operations, including gynecologic (Pap tests) and non-gynecologic specimen processing and evaluation
• Cook up staffing schedules, assignments, and workflow to ensure efficiency and adequate coverage
• Perform and oversee microscopic evaluation of cytology specimens and ensure diagnostic accuracy
• Aid and support pathologists during fine needle aspiration (FNA) procedures, including adequacy assessments when applicable
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of cytology results in the laboratory information system
• Monitor productivity and turnaround times in accordance with regulatory standards
• Conduct staff competency assessments (initial, semiannual, and annual) in compliance with CLIA and CAP requirements
• Perform staff performance evaluations, provide coaching, and implement corrective actions when necessary
• Lead staff training, onboarding, and continuing education programs
• Ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, TJC, and other applicable regulatory and accreditation standards
• Maintain cytology quality assurance programs, including cytology-histology correlation, rescreening, and discrepancy review
• Oversee proficiency testing and ensure appropriate documentation and follow-up actions
• Develop, review, and update cytology policies, procedures, and standard operating protocols
• Ensure proper maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of cytology equipment and instrumentation
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment in compliance with infection control and safety standards
• Collaborate with pathologists, clinicians, and laboratory leadership to support patient care and service improvements
• Monitor workload distribution and prioritize cases based on clinical urgency
• Support documentation, coding, and billing processes related to cytology services
• Participate in validation and implementation of new technologies, methods, and test systems
• Prepare for and lead regulatory inspections and audits; address deficiencies with corrective action plans
• Manage inventory, including ordering and maintaining adequate supplies and reagents
• Participate in departmental budgeting, productivity monitoring, and cost management initiatives
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• ASCP Cytotechnologist certification, or equivalent, required as stated in CLIA (42 CFR493.1483)
• Minimum of three years full-time experience as a cytotechnologist within the preceding ten years, required as stated in (42 CFR493.1469)

Pay

A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $92,601.60 to $124,633.60 on an annualized basis.

Benefits

The company offers a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options.