Baptist Health System in San Antonio, Texas is recruiting an experienced Histology Lab Manager to lead daily operations across its Histology Laboratory. This is a hands-on leadership role within a multi-hospital health system with more than 120 years of community presence, encompassing six full-service hospitals, a specialized children's hospital, a comprehensive cancer care network, imaging centers, and ambulatory services. The right candidate brings both bench-level histotechnology expertise and proven supervisory experience managing staff, budgets, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement programs.
Perks and Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, and auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Oversees all daily operations of the Histology Lab, including workflow management, staffing, and turnaround time (TAT) tracking on the AP workload system
- Directly manages, coaches, and evaluates histotechnology staff and lab assistants; responsible for hiring, performance reviews, disciplinary actions, and competency development
- Ensures full compliance with CLIA, CAP, OSHA, and all applicable local and federal regulatory standards
- Maintains and enforces laboratory and surgical quality control policies; documents all QC activities and participates in Performance Improvement initiatives
- Provides technical instruction and guidance in tissue processing, embedding, cutting, and staining; differentiates acceptable from unacceptable specimen preparation
- Performs Histology bench work as needed to support timely completion of caseload
- Manages department supply inventory, ordering, and budget oversight including annual operating and capital budget monitoring
- Identifies and resolves problems affecting test performance or result reporting; ensures proper handling of all tissue samples and protocols
- Operates within a large integrated health system that includes six full-service hospitals, a dedicated pediatric hospital with a pediatric emergency unit, a cancer care network, rehabilitation centers, imaging centers, and the Baptist School of Health Professions
Qualifications
- Graduate of a Histotechnology program accredited by CAHEA/NAACLS (required); Associate's Degree from an accredited college or program in a related science (preferred)
- Histologic Technician (HT) certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent credential (required)
- Minimum 2 years of managerial experience with fiscal, regulatory, and quality improvement responsibilities; 3 or more years preferred
- Demonstrated competency in tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining techniques
- Ability to ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, OSHA, and all applicable laboratory regulatory frameworks
About the Community
San Antonio is the second-largest city in Texas and one of the fastest-growing metros in the United States, offering an exceptional combination of affordability, culture, and quality of life. The city is home to a vibrant culinary and arts scene, the historic River Walk, world-class theme parks, and easy access to the Texas Hill Country for outdoor recreation. San Antonio's cost of living remains well below the national average for a major metro, and its highly regarded public and private school systems make it a strong destination for families. The city's warm climate, diverse population, and strong sense of community make it one of the most livable cities in the South.