Anatomic Pathology Operations Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Anatomic Pathology Operations Manager
Location: White Plains, New York
Schedule: Full-Time | Day Shift | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Alternating weekends and holidays
Hours: 75 hours per pay period
Pay Range: $111,376.98–$167,066.06 annually
Sign-On Bonus: $20,000

Job Overview

A leading healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Anatomic Pathology Operations Manager to oversee the daily clinical, technical, and administrative operations of its Anatomic Pathology and Histology services.

This leadership position is responsible for maintaining high standards of laboratory quality, regulatory compliance, employee competency, patient safety, and operational performance. The Operations Manager will supervise laboratory personnel, support quality-control initiatives, manage staffing and departmental resources, and collaborate closely with hospital leadership, pathologists, clinical teams, and external vendors.

The ideal candidate will have strong supervisory experience within Anatomic Pathology or Histology, extensive hospital laboratory experience, and an active qualifying New York State laboratory license.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise testing and daily operations performed by laboratory scientists, cytotechnologists, histotechnologists, pathology supervisors, Pathologists' Assistants, histotechnicians, and laboratory assistants
• Ensure the delivery of accurate, timely, and high-quality laboratory services
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards
• Oversee departmental quality-control programs and prepare monthly quality reports
• Monitor laboratory turnaround times and identify opportunities for process improvement
• Train, coach, mentor, and support laboratory supervisors and staff
• Ensure completion of employee orientation, annual competencies, continuing education, and required training
• Interview, hire, evaluate, counsel, and develop department employees
• Prepare employee schedules, payroll records, and time sheets as required
• Promote a safe working environment for employees and patients
• Maintain current knowledge of laboratory operations, procedures, equipment, and regulatory requirements
• Participate in performance-improvement programs, committees, task forces, and departmental projects
• Communicate hospital policies, operational updates, and quality initiatives to staff
• Collaborate with physicians, hospital leadership, nursing, clinical departments, and interdisciplinary teams
• Develop departmental goals, objectives, operating budgets, and capital equipment requests
• Support the implementation and optimization of laboratory and computer systems
• Assist with instrument interfaces, test builds, worksheets, and report formatting
• Maintain productive vendor relationships and resolve equipment, supply, and service concerns
• Document new test implementation, validation, and staff training
• Serve as a positive change agent and support organizational initiatives
• Perform the responsibilities of sectional or assistant supervisors when operationally necessary
• Respond quickly and appropriately to changing departmental needs
• Maintain confidentiality of patient, employee, and organizational information

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology, Medical Technology, Clinical Science, or a related scientific field
• Four to six years of relevant hospital laboratory experience
• Previous supervisory or management experience within Anatomic Pathology or Histology
• Current New York State license in at least one of the following areas:
• Clinical Laboratory Technologist
• Cytotechnologist
• Histotechnologist
• Pathologists' Assistant
• Strong knowledge of Anatomic Pathology, Histology, laboratory quality control, and regulatory compliance
• Experience supervising laboratory employees and managing daily department operations
• Ability to oversee employee competency, training, performance, and professional development
• Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• High level of attention to detail and adaptability
• Ability to remain effective in high-pressure or rapidly changing situations
• Proficiency with laboratory information systems, computers, and related laboratory equipment

Preferred

• Six or more years of relevant hospital laboratory experience
• ASCP certification
• Experience managing laboratory budgets, capital equipment requests, and departmental performance goals
• Experience with laboratory software implementation, instrument interfacing, test configuration, and report development
• Previous experience overseeing multiple Anatomic Pathology disciplines or laboratory sections

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Ability to move throughout the laboratory department and hospital frequently
• Ability to remain stationary for extended periods
• Frequent use of computers, office equipment, and laboratory equipment
• Ability to assess and respond quickly to departmental operational needs
• Potential exposure to laboratory chemicals and other materials necessary to perform assigned responsibilities
• Ability to follow all established safety procedures and hazardous-material guidelines

Benefits

• $20,000 sign-on bonus
• Competitive annual compensation based on experience and qualifications
• Full-time hospital leadership opportunity
• Professional development and continuing-education opportunities
• Additional health, retirement, paid-time-off, and employee benefits available as part of the organization's total rewards package

If you are an experienced Anatomic Pathology or Histology leader who is passionate about laboratory quality, employee development, and operational excellence, we would love to hear from you.