Clinical Lab Operations & Quality Leader

Mercy Health; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

403(b) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mercy Health seeks a Laboratory Manager to oversee clinical laboratory services at designated sites, driving quality improvements and ensuring regulatory compliance. The role partners with regional teams to coordinate patient care activities and champion performance initiatives.

The position requires MLS certification eligibility, a Bachelor’s in a related science, and at least five years of lab leadership experience, with responsibility for staffing, budgeting, and policy development.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in a laboratory tech setting.
• Previous leadership experience in a laboratory environment.
• MLS certification or eligible (ASCP preferred).

Responsibilities

• Improve laboratory operations and monitor quality metrics.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and onboarding.
• Evaluate staff performance and provide coaching.
• Maintain internal communication with staff and other departments.
• Coordinate regional lab committees and project implementation.
• Monitor expenses and assist in budgeting and capital planning.
• Develop and review lab procedures and policies; enforce compliance.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Process Improvement

Hiring & Onboarding

Quality Metrics

Accreditation Standards

Lab Information Systems

Scheduling

Verbal & Written Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science / Medical Laboratory Science / Biomedical Science / Biology / Biochemistry

Job description

Mercy Health seeks a Laboratory Manager to oversee clinical laboratory services at designated sites, driving quality improvements and ensuring regulatory compliance. The role partners with regional teams to coordinate patient care activities and champion performance initiatives.

The position requires MLS certification eligibility, a Bachelor’s in a related science, and at least five years of lab leadership experience, with responsibility for staffing, budgeting, and policy development.