What is a pathology supervisor and how to become one

Key steps to become a pathology supervisor

1. Explore pathology supervisor education requirements

   Most common pathology supervisor degrees

   Bachelor's

   50.7 %

   Master's

   22.7 %

   Associate

   17.3 %

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2. Start to develop specific pathology supervisor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Clinical Laboratory	17.30%
   Cytology	10.30%
   Patient Care	8.73%
   Proficiency Testing	4.95%
   OSHA	4.84%

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3. Complete relevant pathology supervisor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New pathology supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a pathology supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real pathology supervisor resumes.

4. Research pathology supervisor duties and responsibilities

   • Maintain statistical records and coordinates teleconferences and proficiency testing as required by CLIA.
   • Perform immediate assessments on FNA'S in various departments throughout the hospital.
   • Perform and develop transcription formats of all dictate confidential patient medical record documentation, letters, and other business-relate documentation.
   • Gross examination, description, measuring and sectioning all kind of surgical specimens receive in the pathology laboratory.

5. Prepare your pathology supervisor resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your pathology supervisor resume.

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6. Apply for pathology supervisor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a pathology supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams