About this opportunity
Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic lists this Manager - Anatomic Pathology Lab opportunity in hartford, Connecticut. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Day Shift
Description
Saint Francis Hospital & Medical Center, Hartford, CT 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
Bachelor’s 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 Women’s 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.
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.
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Worksite address
hartford, CT, 06112, US
Who can apply
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