Supervisor, Cytopathology Laboratory

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.

About the role

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.

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 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 do not exceed maximum allowable slide screening as dictated by regulatory bodies.
• Ensures compliance with laboratory regulations and accreditation standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in 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.
• Certified Cytotechnologist (ASCP).

Benefits

• 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

Pay

$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.

Schedule

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