Clinical Laboratory Operations Manager

Cone Health; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cone Health seeks a Manager Clinical Laboratory to oversee site lab operations, ensure timely and accurate testing, and drive quality and regulatory compliance. The role requires leadership of personnel, QA initiatives, and collaboration with compliance teams to support patient safety.

The position emphasizes staff development, performance evaluation, and efficient use of instrumentation, with accountability for budgeting and overall department performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Chemical, Physical, or Biological Science.
• Four years of laboratory experience in a high complexity lab in designated specialty or subspecialty.
• Must have Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist certification (ASCP or AMT) at hire.

Responsibilities

• Educates and enforces policies for proficiency testing per accrediting agencies.
• Manages HR and payroll functions for the lab, including staffing plans and evaluations.
• Directs and monitors laboratory activities to maintain quality and accreditation standards.
• Performs QC, maintenance, and QA activities and seeks process improvements.
• Participates in budgeting and financial management to support department goals.
• Ensures compliance with CLIA, CAP, TJC, FDA, and AABB accreditation surveys.

Skills

Staff management

Payroll management

Quality control

Regulatory compliance

Training and coaching

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science or related

Job description

Cone Health seeks a Manager Clinical Laboratory to oversee site lab operations, ensure timely and accurate testing, and drive quality and regulatory compliance. The role requires leadership of personnel, QA initiatives, and collaboration with compliance teams to support patient safety.

The position emphasizes staff development, performance evaluation, and efficient use of instrumentation, with accountability for budgeting and overall department performance.