Supervisor, Histology

About the role

Lead with Purpose as a Histology Supervisor at UPMC Chautauqua!

Responsibilities

- Supervise daily operations of the Histology and Immunohistochemistry laboratories to ensure efficient workflow and timely, accurate results. - Ensure compliance with all regulatory guidelines, including CAP, licensing standards, and UPMC policies. - Train and orient new employees to lab protocols, safety practices, and quality standards. - Evaluate staff performance through regular feedback, coaching, and formal performance reviews. - Develop and maintain employee work schedules and define rotational duties to meet operational needs. - Monitor productivity and quality metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions. - Provide technical guidance to staff on complex tests, procedures, and problem-solving strategies. - Maintain accurate and up-to-date laboratory procedure manuals and documentation. - Foster a service-focused environment by promoting professionalism, collaboration, and continuous improvement. - Lead quality assurance initiatives and support quality improvement efforts to enhance lab performance. - Participate in interdepartmental meetings, task forces, and projects to support organizational goals. - Recruit and select qualified candidates, ensuring staffing aligns with departmental standards and culture.

Requirements

- Successful completion of NAACLS accredited HT program or an Associate’s degree or at least 60 semester hours of academic credit from a regionally accredited college/ university with a combination of 12 semester hours of biology and chemistry OR - Bachelor’s degree with a combination of 30 semester hours of biology and chemistry - 6 years of clinical laboratory experience post-training if certified as an HT or 5 years of clinical laboratory experience post-training if certified as an HTL

Qualifications

- Am Society Clinical Pathology HT (ASCP) or Histotechnologist (HTL) certification is required through American Society of Clinical Pathology.

Benefits

- Comprehensive Total Rewards benefits package - Collaborative environment - Opportunities to grow your career within one of the nation’s top healthcare systems

Pay

- Competitive pay for the work that you do – base pay, merit, and premium pay

Schedule

- Day shift, Monday–Friday - Flexible 8- or 10-hour shifts (start time 5:00 AM) - No weekends or holidays required