Pathology Lab Manager at Precision Healthcare Specialists – Fort Myers, Florida

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

Required

• 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

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