Lead Cytotechnologist

Under the general supervision of the Pathology Manager and Medical Director, oversee the daily operations of the Cytology Laboratory to ensure efficient workflow, high-quality patient care, and compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.

Performs routine and complex cytologic evaluations while serving as a technical and operational resource for laboratory staff. Responsible for supervisory oversight including staffing, scheduling, workflow coordination, quality assurance, competency assessment, and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.

Functions as a leader within the department by supporting staff development, process improvement initiatives, inspection readiness, and operational goals. Assumes responsibility for laboratory operations in the absence of the Pathology Manager.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence, as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

In addition, our leaders will demonstrate an aptitude for:

• Ensure Accountability and Build Effective Teams
• Drive Vision and Purpose and Optimize Work Processes
• By applying core and leadership competencies, leaders help Brown University Health achieve its strategic goals.

• Oversees the day-to-day operations of the Cytology Laboratory, ensuring the accurate and timely processing and evaluation of gynecologic and non-gynecologic specimens.
• Performs routine and complex cytologic screening and maintains competency in all areas of cytology practice.
• Serves as a technical resource for laboratory personnel by providing guidance, troubleshooting, consultation, and resolution of operational and technical issues.
• Establishes workflow priorities and monitors laboratory operations to ensure optimal turnaround times, efficient service delivery, and appropriate utilization of laboratory resources.
• Monitors laboratory workload, productivity, turnaround time, and quality performance metrics; analyzes trends and implements process improvements to enhance operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and patient care.
• Assures compliance with CLIA, CAP, OSHA, departmental policies and procedures, and accreditation standards.
• Develops, implements, and maintains quality assurance and quality control programs, including the review of laboratory quality indicators, statistics, proficiency testing, corrective actions, and regulatory compliance.
• Reviews, develops, updates, and implements laboratory policies, procedures, workflow improvements, and best practices to promote quality, efficiency, standardization, and patient safety.
• Participates in the evaluation, validation, verification, and implementation of new laboratory procedures, technologies, instrumentation, and techniques while supporting quality improvement and process optimization initiatives.
• Oversees instrument performance, quality control, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and coordination of service activities to ensure the reliability and uninterrupted operation of laboratory equipment.
• Supervises cytology staff, including scheduling, staffing adjustments, performance evaluations, competency assessments, coaching, and disciplinary recommendations, as appropriate.
• Participates in recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, training, mentoring, and ongoing professional development of laboratory personnel, students, and residents, ensuring competency assessments and required documentation are completed and maintained.
• Collaborates with laboratory leadership, pathologists, clinicians, and other departments to support operational initiatives, workflow optimization, implementation of new technologies, and continuous process improvement.
• Participates in the preparation for regulatory inspections, accreditation surveys, and audits, maintains continuous survey readiness, and assists in the development and monitoring of corrective action plans.
• Promotes a safe work environment by ensuring compliance with laboratory safety policies, infection prevention practices, and applicable OSHA requirements.
• Assists with inventory management, reagent and supply utilization, and equipment planning to support efficient laboratory operations.
• May periodically contribute topics to professional journals, etc. presenting research and opinions within area of specialization. Regularly provides for the clinical education and experience of students…