Lead with Purpose as a Histology Supervisor at UPMC Chautauqua!UPMC Chautauqua is seeking a motivated
Histology Supervisor to oversee day-to-day operations in our high-performing lab. This
day shift, Monday-Friday role offers flexible
8- or 10-hour shifts (start time 5:00 AM) based on staffing needs-
no weekends or holidays required!
Ideal candidates will have experience with
EPIC, particularly in
Anatomic Pathology, and must be willing to travel for training across UPMC locations. Post-training, occasional support at
UPMC Hamot's Histology lab may be required.
We offer a
comprehensive Total Rewards benefits package, a collaborative environment, and opportunities to grow your career within one of the nation's top healthcare systems.
Ready to lead a dedicated team and make an impact behind the scenes? Join us at UPMC Chautauqua!
In this role, there is the opportunity to -
- 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.
Qualifications:Required - 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
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:Am Society Clinical Pathology HT (ASCP) or Histotechnologist (HTL) certification is required through American Society of Clinical Pathology.
- American Society for Clinical Pathology
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran