Manager- Outpatient Laboratory Services

St. Francis Medical Center • Charleston, MO

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About The Position

The Outpatient Laboratory Services Manager oversees the daily operations of the outpatient laboratory service locations of Saint Francis Healthcare System, ensuring quality laboratory services and a high level of patient care. This role includes managing outpatient laboratory support staff, maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements for Point of Care testing and specimen collection processes, ensuring proper equipment maintenance, and overseeing operational efficiencies to meet organizational goals. The Outpatient Laboratory Services Manager ensures specimen integrity, accurate test results, and a safe, efficient work environment by collaborating with clinic and laboratory staff and leaders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related field - required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a laboratory setting, with at least two (2) years in a supervisory or management role - required.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory operations, equipment operation, safety standards, laboratory information systems (LIS), and laboratory accreditation requirements (CLIA, CAP, etc.).
• Experience managing budgets, staffing, and operational processes in a healthcare or clinical laboratory environment.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration or Business Management - preferred.
• Certification by a recognized professional body (e.g., ASCP, AMT, or equivalent) - preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of outpatient laboratory service locations.
• Manage outpatient laboratory support staff.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements for Point of Care testing and specimen collection processes.
• Ensure proper equipment maintenance.
• Oversee operational efficiencies to meet organizational goals.
• Ensure specimen integrity and accurate test results.
• Collaborate with clinic and laboratory staff and leaders to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants.
• Support for overall health and wellness of colleagues.
• Tobacco/nicotine cessation program within the first year of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees