Clinical Laboratory Manager — Quality, Compliance & Operations

Cone Health Medical Group; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cone Health Medical Group is seeking a Manager Clinical Laboratory to oversee the site laboratory operations, ensuring timely, accurate test results and maintaining quality and regulatory compliance. The role includes leadership of staff, payroll, and instrument evaluation to support patient care and safety.

Responsibilities include enforcing proficiency testing policies, directing lab activities, conducting QA, budgeting, and ensuring CLIA, CAP, TJC, FDA, and AABB standards are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Chemical, Physical, or Biological Science.
• MT/MLS certification (ASCP or AMT) upon hire.
• Four years of laboratory experience in a high complexity setting.

Responsibilities

• Educates and enforces PT policies to ensure adherence to accrediting agencies' requirements.
• Manages HR and payroll functions of the lab to ensure policy compliance and efficient staffing.
• Directs and monitors laboratory activities to maintain quality, production, and accreditation standards.
• Performs QC, maintenance, and QA activities with process improvements.
• Participates in budgeting and financial management to achieve departmental goals.
• Ensures compliance with CLIA, CAP, TJC, FDA, and AABB regulatory standards.
• Provides guidance and training on procedures, troubleshooting, and annual competency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Quality control

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field

MT/MLS certification (ASCP or AMT)

Job description

Cone Health Medical Group is seeking a Manager Clinical Laboratory to oversee the site laboratory operations, ensuring timely, accurate test results and maintaining quality and regulatory compliance. The role includes leadership of staff, payroll, and instrument evaluation to support patient care and safety.

Responsibilities include enforcing proficiency testing policies, directing lab activities, conducting QA, budgeting, and ensuring CLIA, CAP, TJC, FDA, and AABB standards are met.