Anatomic Pathology Supervisor

Hiring Post: Anatomic Pathology Supervisor – LBJ Hospital

Compensation: $87,755.20 to $114,067.20/year

Career Area: Laboratory

Location: Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, Houston, TX 77026

Position Type: Full-Time

Job ID: 180386

Benefits

• Day 1 medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Shift differentials (where applicable)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Subsidized parking
• Access to a credit union
• Employee disaster relief support
• Tuition Reimbursement (available after 6 months of employment)

About the Position

Harris Health is seeking an Anatomic Pathology Supervisor to lead laboratory operations at Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital . In this leadership role, you will supervise the daily operations and performance of the Histology, Cytology, Transcription, Morgue, and Frozen Section areas while ensuring the delivery of high-quality laboratory services.

Responsibilities include overseeing technical operations, personnel management, workflow optimization, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. You will also perform bench duties as needed while mentoring staff and supporting continuous process improvement to ensure accurate and timely pathology services.

About Harris Health System

Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas . As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community by providing acute care, primary care, wellness, disease management, and population health services for low-income, uninsured, and underinsured patients.

Ben Taub Hospital (Level I Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level III Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations, and telemedicine services. Harris Health is nationally recognized for Magnet® nursing excellence , NCQA patient-centered care , and its academic partnerships with Baylor College of Medicine , McGovern Medical School at UTHealth , and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center .

At Harris Health, we foster a culture built on compassion, collaboration, integrity, accountability, and a commitment to Leading with Love .

Requirements

• Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, Histotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field
• Licensure/Certification:
  • ASCP certification as one of the following:
    • Histotechnologist (HTL)
    • Histotechnician (HT)
    • Cytotechnologist (CT)
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Histotechnician, Histotechnologist, or Cytotechnologist
  • Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience , including:
    • Staff scheduling
    • Performance management
    • Variance reporting
    • Procedure development
    • Problem resolution
• Communication Skills:
  • Above Average Verbal (heavy public contact)
  • Exceptional verbal communication (public speaking)
  • Strong written communication (correspondence and reports)
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, and computer applications
• Knowledge/Skills:
  • Analytical abilities
  • Medical terminology
  • Leadership and laboratory operations management
• Equipment Knowledge:
  • Microtome
  • Automatic Stainer
  • Automatic Slide Coverslipper
  • Tissue Processor
  • Cryostat
  • Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) equipment preferred
• Work Schedule:
  • Flexible schedule

Join Harris Health and lead a dedicated Anatomic Pathology team committed to delivering accurate, timely diagnostic services that support exceptional patient care across the Harris County community.