Sutter Bay Hospitals
Manager, Pathology
601 Duboce Avenue, San Francisco, CA
Full-time · $161k–$242k (as posted)
First seen by offpeak October 21, 2026
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Organization:
CPMC-California Pacific Med Center DaviesPosition Overview:
Manages and provides operational and technical leadership for histology, pathology, transcription, and cytology pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic areas of the anatomic pathology laboratory. Plans and organizes operations and resources to ensure effective and efficient delivery of patient care consistent with applicable laws, standards and regulations. Establishes protocols and practices, ensuring compliance with department, affiliate, and/or system standards, policies and procedures, regulatory standards, and applicable laws and regulations. Identifies best practices and standardizes workflows/processes, and develops plans of action to implement changes. Develops and maintains a solid partnership with internal and external peers, leaders, and/or local/state/federal agencies to facilitate and collaborate on initiatives or issues resolution. Provides guidance and/or direct intervention in resolving challenging or complex situations.Job Description:
EDUCATION:
- Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
- Bachelor's: Biology, Clinical Laboratory Science or Healthcare related field or equivalent education/experience
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:
- HTL-Histotechnologist
- OR Certified Cytotechnologist
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:
- 8 years recent relevant experience
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
- Expert technical and operational knowledge of pathology services, operations and workflows and how department’s process/workflow impacts other department operations.
- Demonstrates solid clinical proficiency and knowledge to effectively plan and coordinate patient services consistent with applicable laws, standards and regulations.
- Working knowledge and thorough understanding of state/federal/local and/or accreditation standards and requirements as it relations to operations and organization, with the ability interpret and implement applicable standards and requirements.
- Demonstrates ability to develop and manage a budget.
- Demonstrates tactical and analytical thinking and planning skills, and is able to develop plan to accomplish objectives, identify obstacles and resolve operational issues.
- Ability to build and establish effective working partnership with employees, peers and/or leaders to achieve business objectives.
- Verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle difficult circumstances and make sound business decisions with little direction.
- Demonstrates ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with changing business priorities.
- Organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects while delivering quality service and achieving business results.
- Demonstrates ability to work/interact with a diverse population while respecting cultural and linguistic differences and fostering an inclusive work environment.
- Ability to use essential software and applications associated with the role’s duties and responsibilities.
Job Shift:
DaysSchedule:
Full TimeDays of the Week:
Monday - FridayWeekend Requirements:
OccasionallyBenefits:
YesUnions:
NoPosition Status:
ExemptWeekly Hours:
40Employee Status:
RegularSutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $161,491.20 to $242,257.60 / annual salaryThe posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.