Pathology Lab Manager

Precision Healthcare Specialists•Fort Myers, FL

About The Position

Operations Management • Oversee the day-to-day functions of the pathology laboratory, including workflow coordination, staffing, and resource management • Monitor specimen turnaround times, volume trends, and quality metrics, implementing corrective actions as needed • Maintain laboratory instrumentation, equipment records, and supply inventory • Serve as operational liaison between laboratory staff, pathologists, and clinical leadership Technical Coverage • Perform technical laboratory functions on an as-needed basis to support staffing gaps, high-volume periods, or training needs • Maintain proficiency and competency in applicable laboratory disciplines (e.g., histology, specimen processing, or relevant section as defined by department) • Ensure staff competency through direct observation and assessment Policy & Procedure Development • Author, review, and maintain all internal laboratory policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) • Ensure policies are aligned with CAP, CLIA, OSHA, and other applicable regulatory requirements • Coordinate periodic policy review cycles and manage version control and documentation • Develop and implement corrective action plans resulting from audits, inspections, or quality events People Management • Recruit, onboard, train, and evaluate laboratory staff • Manage scheduling, attendance, and departmental coverage • Conduct performance reviews and support staff professional development • Promote a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement Regulatory & Compliance • Maintain lab readiness for CAP, CLIA, and applicable state inspections and accreditation surveys • Oversee quality control, proficiency testing, and quality assurance programs • Ensure proper documentation practices are followed across all laboratory sections Administrative & Financial • Assist with budget monitoring and expense management • Track and report departmental KPIs to leadership • Participate in vendor management and supply procurement

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Lab, Chemistry, Biology or related field.
Experience may be substituted for education as described by State of Florida Clinical Laboratory Personnel Statutes.
Minimum of 5 years of Clinical laboratory experience, with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory role
HT or HTL (ASCP) or equivalent certification
Florida Clinical Laboratory Supervisor's license in the specialty of Histology
Demonstrated ability to perform high quality histologic technical functions independently
Working knowledge of COLA, CAP, CLIA, and OSHA regulations and requirements
Experience writing and maintaining laboratory policies and SOPs
Proficient with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)
Experience in anatomic/surgical pathology settings
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Prefer a familiarity with multi-site or multi-specialty healthcare environments

Responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day functions of the pathology laboratory, including workflow coordination, staffing, and resource management
Monitor specimen turnaround times, volume trends, and quality metrics, implementing corrective actions as needed
Maintain laboratory instrumentation, equipment records, and supply inventory
Serve as operational liaison between laboratory staff, pathologists, and clinical leadership
Perform technical laboratory functions on an as-needed basis to support staffing gaps, high-volume periods, or training needs
Maintain proficiency and competency in applicable laboratory disciplines (e.g., histology, specimen processing, or relevant section as defined by department)
Ensure staff competency through direct observation and assessment
Author, review, and maintain all internal laboratory policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Ensure policies are aligned with CAP, CLIA, OSHA, and other applicable regulatory requirements
Coordinate periodic policy review cycles and manage version control and documentation
Develop and implement corrective action plans resulting from audits, inspections, or quality events
Recruit, onboard, train, and evaluate laboratory staff
Manage scheduling, attendance, and departmental coverage
Conduct performance reviews and support staff professional development
Promote a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement
Maintain lab readiness for CAP, CLIA, and applicable state inspections and accreditation surveys
Oversee quality control, proficiency testing, and quality assurance programs
Ensure proper documentation practices are followed across all laboratory sections
Assist with budget monitoring and expense management
Track and report departmental KPIs to leadership
Participate in vendor management and supply procurement