Day-Shift Laboratory Operations Leader

Mercy Crystal Lake Hospital & Medical Center; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 86,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Mercy Crystal Lake Hospital & Medical Center seeks a dynamic laboratory leader to drive operational excellence, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster high-performing teams. The role focuses on quality improvement, accreditation readiness, staff development, budgeting, and implementing innovative lab technologies to improve efficiency and patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include coordinating performance improvement, validating new technologies, onboarding staff, and providing leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in medical laboratory science or related field.
• Three to five years' experience in a lab leadership position.
• ASCP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with accrediting/regulatory standards and survey readiness.
• Coordinates performance improvement and data dashboards with partners.
• Manages onboarding, competency checks, and education documentation.
• Supports budgeting, capital equipment quotes, and staffing planning.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Quality improvement

Staff development

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in medical laboratory science or related field

Tools

Epic Beaker

Job description

Mercy Crystal Lake Hospital & Medical Center seeks a dynamic laboratory leader to drive operational excellence, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster high-performing teams. The role focuses on quality improvement, accreditation readiness, staff development, budgeting, and implementing innovative lab technologies to improve efficiency and patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include coordinating performance improvement, validating new technologies, onboarding staff, and providing leadership