Hospital Lab Manager: Operations & Compliance Leader

Lighthouse Lab Services; Peterborough (NH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lighthouse Lab Services partners with a well-established Critical Access Hospital in the Monadnock Region of New Hampshire to recruit an experienced Laboratory Manager. The role oversees daily laboratory operations, ensures regulatory compliance, and drives quality and efficiency for patient care.

The successful candidate will lead a dedicated team, manage budgets and vendor relationships, and collaborate with hospital leadership to achieve exceptional outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or related field is required.
• ASCP MLS certification or equivalent is required.
• Previous leadership experience in a hospital clinical laboratory is required.
• Strong knowledge of CLIA, CAP, CMS, OSHA, and laboratory regulatory requirements is expected.
• Experience managing quality systems, proficiency testing, laboratory operations, and personnel is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the clinical laboratory, ensuring efficient workflow and timely reporting of patient results.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop laboratory personnel through coaching, performance management, scheduling, and ongoing education.
• Ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, OSHA, CMS, and all applicable state and federal regulations.
• Maintain laboratory quality assurance and quality control programs, investigating and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Develop, review, and update laboratory policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures.
• Manage laboratory budgets, inventory, supply purchasing, and vendor relationships.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, and hospital administration to support high-quality patient care.
• Oversee laboratory instrumentation, maintenance schedules, validations, and implementation of new equipment and testing methodologies.
• Monitor key performance indicators and identify opportunities to improve laboratory efficiency and service.
• Ensure laboratory readiness for inspections and accreditation surveys.
• Participate in strategic planning and departmental initiatives to support hospital goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in MLS

ASCP MLS certification

Job description

Lighthouse Lab Services partners with a well-established Critical Access Hospital in the Monadnock Region of New Hampshire to recruit an experienced Laboratory Manager. The role oversees daily laboratory operations, ensures regulatory compliance, and drives quality and efficiency for patient care.

The successful candidate will lead a dedicated team, manage budgets and vendor relationships, and collaborate with hospital leadership to achieve exceptional outcomes.