What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cytology Lab Supervisor (Day Shift) position at Lighthouse Lab Services?
Location: White Plains, NY
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Lighthouse Lab Services is partnering with a leading hospital system in the White Plains, NY area to recruit a Cytology Supervisor. This is an exciting leadership opportunity for an experienced Cytotechnologist ready to take the next step in their career or an established Cytology Supervisor seeking a collaborative, high-quality hospital laboratory environment.
We are open to candidates with extensive Cytotechnologist experience who have demonstrated leadership abilities, even if they have not previously held a formal supervisory title.
Responsibilities
- Supervise the daily operations of the Cytology Laboratory, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality patient care.
- Oversee the screening and evaluation of gynecologic and non-gynecologic cytology specimens.
- Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and training to Cytotechnologists and laboratory staff.
- Collaborate with pathologists to ensure accurate and timely diagnosis of cytology cases.
- Monitor staffing, workload distribution, and scheduling to meet operational needs.
- Ensure compliance with all CAP, CLIA, New York State, and other regulatory standards.
- Lead quality assurance, quality control, proficiency testing, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Assist with competency assessments, performance evaluations, and employee development.
- Troubleshoot technical issues and implement process improvements to enhance laboratory efficiency.
- Maintain accurate laboratory documentation, policies, and procedures.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cytotechnology or a related life science field.
- Completion of an accredited Cytotechnology program.
- ASCP Cytotechnologist (CT) Certification required.
- Current New York State Cytotechnologist License preferred.
- Candidates from outside New York are encouraged to apply if they hold an active ASCP Cytotechnologist certification and are eligible to obtain New York licensure.
- Extensive experience as a Cytotechnologist in a hospital or high-volume laboratory.
- Prior supervisory or lead experience is preferred but not required. Candidates with strong leadership experience and a desire to move into a supervisory role are encouraged to apply.
- Strong knowledge of regulatory standards, quality systems, and laboratory operations.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
Schedule
- Monday–Friday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Full-time
Why Apply?
- Leadership opportunity within a respected hospital laboratory
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- State-of-the-art laboratory technology
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities
- Relocation candidates welcome
If you're an experienced ASCP-certified Cytotechnologist looking to step into a leadership role—or an established Cytology Supervisor seeking your next opportunity—Lighthouse Lab Services would love to speak with you about this confidential opportunity in White Plains, NY.
About Us
At Lighthouse Lab Services, we offer solutions to help start, grow, and run clinical laboratories. Our recruiting team has over 22 years of proven success placing job seekers in positions ranging from entry-level Medical Technologists to seasoned Laboratory Directors. We recruit nationwide for permanent and travel positions with clients ranging from small hospitals to large reference laboratories.
It is the policy of Lighthouse Lab Services to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual
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