Complex Specimen Processor Jobs in Hempstead, NY

Job Title: Supervisor

Location: RWJ - Rahway

Department Name: Lab RWJRH

Req #: 0000257005

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $70,000.00 - $98,000.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The Anatomical Pathology Supervisor oversees daily operations of the Histology department, ensuring high quality specimen processing, workflow efficiency, and regulatory compliance,

This role provides leadership to the Histology Coordinator, Histology Technologists, and Pathology Assistant, supporting accurate and timely preparation of tissue specimens for diagnostic interpretation. The supervisor collaborates closely with pathologists, laboratory leadership, and clinical teams to maintain excellence in patient care,

Qualifications:

Required:

• • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Histology or Anatomical Pathology,
  • Experience with routine and advanced histologic techniques, laboratory workflow, and regulatory standards,
• Licenses and Certifications
  • Required: HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP) certification,

Preferred:

• Prior leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred,
• PA(ASCP) certification for roles with grossing oversight,

Scheduling Requirements

• Full Time
• Day Shift

Essential Functions:

• Direct and supervise daily operations of the Histology laboratory, including specimen accessioning, grossing support, embedding, microtomy, staining, and special procedures,
• Provide leadership, scheduling, training, and performance management for the Coordinator, Histology Technologists, and Pathology Assistant,
• Ensure compliance with CAP, CLIA, OSHA, and institutional quality and safety standards,
• Monitor workflow, turnaround times, equipment performance, and supply inventory to maintain efficient operations,
• Develop and update SOPs, quality control procedures, and competency assessments,
• Serve as a technical resource for troubleshooting, complex cases, and process improvement initiatives,
• Support pathologists with grossing oversight, specimen handling, and problem resolution,

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing.  These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ….and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team.  We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time.  As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. 

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.