<p>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.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Career development and continuing education opportunities</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, and auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Oversees all daily operations of the Histology Lab, including workflow management, staffing, and turnaround time (TAT) tracking on the AP workload system</li> <li>Directly manages, coaches, and evaluates histotechnology staff and lab assistants; responsible for hiring, performance reviews, disciplinary actions, and competency development</li> <li>Ensures full compliance with CLIA, CAP, OSHA, and all applicable local and federal regulatory standards</li> <li>Maintains and enforces laboratory and surgical quality control policies; documents all QC activities and participates in Performance Improvement initiatives</li> <li>Provides technical instruction and guidance in tissue processing, embedding, cutting, and staining; differentiates acceptable from unacceptable specimen preparation</li> <li>Performs Histology bench work as needed to support timely completion of caseload</li> <li>Manages department supply inventory, ordering, and budget oversight including annual operating and capital budget monitoring</li> <li>Identifies and resolves problems affecting test performance or result reporting; ensures proper handling of all tissue samples and protocols</li> <li>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</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduate of a Histotechnology program accredited by CAHEA/NAACLS (required); Associate's Degree from an accredited college or program in a related science (preferred)</li> <li>Histologic Technician (HT) certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent credential (required)</li> <li>Minimum 2 years of managerial experience with fiscal, regulatory, and quality improvement responsibilities; 3 or more years preferred</li> <li>Demonstrated competency in tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining techniques</li> <li>Ability to ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, OSHA, and all applicable laboratory regulatory frameworks</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>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.</p>