Clinical Laboratory Operations Leader

St. Charles Health System; Prineville (OR); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Charles Health System in Prineville, OR seeks a Clinical Laboratory Supervisor to lead daily operations, ensure quality and compliance, and guide staff across testing phases. This frontline role combines technical expertise with people leadership to maintain safe, accurate laboratory service.

You will oversee staffing, quality metrics, regulatory readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives, partnering with Laboratory Leadership to deliver reliable patient care across sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Clinical Laboratory Science.
• Current national certification as Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist (e.g., ASCP, AMT, AAB or equivalent).
• 3–5 years of clinical laboratory experience in at least one core discipline.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day laboratory operations to ensure timely, accurate test results.
• Supervise staff, including hiring and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, TJC, OSHA guidelines and prepare for inspections.
• Lead process improvement initiatives using Lean/Six Sigma.
• Collaborate with leadership to optimize staffing and resources.

Skills

Leadership

Quality oversight

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science/Clinical Laboratory Science

Tools

LIS

Job description

St. Charles Health System in Prineville, OR seeks a Clinical Laboratory Supervisor to lead daily operations, ensure quality and compliance, and guide staff across testing phases. This frontline role combines technical expertise with people leadership to maintain safe, accurate laboratory service.

You will oversee staffing, quality metrics, regulatory readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives, partnering with Laboratory Leadership to deliver reliable patient care across sites.