Laboratory Manager – La Jolla
About The Position
This is a full time, salaried position located at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. Eligible for the Management Incentive Compensation Plan (MICP). Retention and relocation incentives included for eligible new hires. Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide. Why join Scripps Health? At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated: Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years. Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025. Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications. Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care. We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career. Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology. Why join this team? As the largest and busiest hospital in the Scripps system, we see a diversity of patients with a variety of clinical symptoms, making each day unique and exciting. La Jolla is the area's largest Level I Trauma Center, and as part of our laboratory, you will be an integral part of our frontline, fast-paced care. As Laboratory Manager, you will be responsible for day-to-day laboratory operations at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. Additionally, you will participate in system committees regarding laboratory services and improvements. Other duties include conducting performance evaluations, overseeing regulatory requirements, CAP inspection and Joint Commission preparation, collaborating with multi-disciplinary leaders, performance improvement metrics, staffing and budgeting. The Laboratory Manager will directly oversee all lab supervisors and leads for a total of about 12 individuals. This position is ideal for an experienced CLS who thrives under pressure and is looking to make a difference.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree plus 5 years experience in a laboratory, at least 1 of which in leadership
- CLS certification
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Day-to-day laboratory operations at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
- Participate in system committees regarding laboratory services and improvements
- Conducting performance evaluations
- Overseeing regulatory requirements
- CAP inspection and Joint Commission preparation
- Collaborating with multi-disciplinary leaders
- Performance improvement metrics
- Staffing and budgeting
- Directly oversee all lab supervisors and leads for a total of about 12 individuals
Benefits
- Management Incentive Compensation Plan (MICP)
- Retention and relocation incentives included for eligible new hires
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
