Manager Anatomic Pathology Lab
Job Location:
Hartford, CT - USA
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Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and collaborative Manager Anatomic Pathology to lead the daily operations of the Anatomic Pathology service line including Histology Surgical Pathology Cytology Autopsy and related laboratory support services. This leader is responsible for operational excellence quality and regulatory compliance staffing and team development financial stewardship and customer satisfaction across inpatient outpatient and outreach services.
The Manager partners closely with Pathologists laboratory leadership and clinical stakeholders to optimize workflows standardize best practices improve turnaround times and ensure accurate timely diagnostic results that support exceptional patient care. The ideal candidate combines strong leadership skills with technical expertise and a commitment to continuous improvement employee development and service excellence.
What you will do:
Lead daily operations for Histology Surgical Pathology Cytology and Autopsy services ensuring optimal staffing workflow and service excellence.
Recruit develop and manage laboratory colleagues including training competency assessment performance management and employee engagement.
Drive quality and regulatory compliance with CLIA CAP Joint Commission OSHA and state requirements while maintaining continuous survey readiness.
Partner with Pathologists and clinical leaders to optimize workflows turnaround times service quality and patient care outcomes.
Oversee quality management programs performance metrics and process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and diagnostic accuracy.
Manage laboratory policies procedures equipment technology implementations and validation activities to support best practices.
Develop and manage departmental operating and capital budgets vendor relationships and resource utilization.
Collaborate across laboratory and clinical departments to ensure seamless service delivery effective communication and continuous improvement.
Support strategic growth initiatives digital pathology advancements and organizational goals through innovation and operational leadership.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelors degree in a Physical Chemical or Biological Science; advanced degree preferred.
Minimum five (5) years of experience in Anatomic Pathology with at least three (3) years in a lead/supervisory/manager role.
Certification HTL(ASCP) CT(ASCP) PA(ASCP) or equivalent; meets CLIA high-complexity personnel requirements or ensures designated technical supervisors are in place per regulations.
Demonstrated leadership change management and talent development skills; ability to train supervise and evaluate technical and support staff.
Proficiency with QA/QC principles validation/verification AP instrumentation LIS/AP-LIS workflows digital pathology concepts and continuous improvement (Lean/Six Sigma/RPI).
Applicants for this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor an employment visa for this position
Position Hours:
40 hours Day shift
Position Highlights and Benefits:
Join a Mission-Driven Organization committed to delivering exceptional patient care through our Mission and Core Values.
Comprehensive Benefits Package available effective Day One including medical dental vision retirement and wellness programs.
Award-Winning Hospitals and Departments recognized for clinical excellence innovation quality outcomes and patient satisfaction.
Leadership Opportunity to oversee a high-performing Anatomic Pathology team and contribute to strategic laboratory initiatives.
Collaborative Culture that values teamwork respect diversity and employee engagement.
Ministry Information:
Saint Francis Hospital has been an anchor institution in Connecticut since 1897. Saint Francis a member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Saint Francis Hospital a Level 1 Trauma Center is a 617 bed hospital and a major teaching hospital. Other Saint Francis entities include the Comprehensive Womens Health Center the Connecticut Joint Replacement Institute and the Smilow Cancer Hospital.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity ... View more
