Interim Pathology Lab Manager

AMN Healthcare Leadership Solutions | B.E. Smith; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 160,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Job summary

AMN Healthcare Leadership Solutions | B.E. Smith seeks an Interim Pathology Lab Manager in Cary, NC to stabilize operations and lead a 27-person team.

The role focuses on rapid assessment, policy realignment, and driving efficiency while preparing for regulatory inspections. The candidate should have extensive clinical pathology leadership, proven turnaround initiatives, and CAP/AABB inspection experience, with availability to start in 2–3 weeks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical/Clinical Laboratory Science is required.
• ASCP certification and NCA certification required.
• Progressive pathology laboratory leadership experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and stabilize clinical pathology laboratory operations while driving improvements.
• Oversee a team of 27 FTEs and report to the Director of Pathology and Histology.
• Realign policies and practices to system standards and improve testing turnaround times.
• Stabilize workforce through retention and recruitment efforts.
• Lead the laboratory through successful AABB and CAP inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Operational Excellence

Communication

Regulatory Readiness

Team Oversight

Education

Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science or Clinical Laboratory Science

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Interim Pathology Lab Manager

StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $160000.00 - $170000.00

Interim Pathology Lab Manager Needed in Cary, North Carolina!

The Position

• An Interim Pathology Lab Manager is needed to lead and stabilize clinical pathology laboratory operations while driving operational improvements and preparing the department for upcoming regulatory inspections.
• Reporting to the Director of Pathology and Histology, this leader will oversee a team of 27 FTEs.
• Key responsibilities include quickly assessing and stabilizing clinical pathology and core laboratory operations, realigning laboratory policies and practices to system standards, evaluating departmental operations and developing action plans to improve efficiency and testing turnaround times, stabilizing the workforce through retention and recruitment efforts, and leading the laboratory through successful AABB and CAP inspections.
• The ideal candidate will have extensive clinical pathology laboratory leadership experience, proven success leading turnaround initiatives, and direct CAP inspection preparation experience. Experience managing core laboratory, chemistry, and hematology services is essential. Must be highly organized, patient-focused, and able to adapt quickly to changing needs. Excellent communication skills will be critical.
• Must be available to start within 2-3 weeks of acceptance.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Clinical Laboratory Science required.
• American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification and National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel (NCA) certification required.
• Progressive pathology laboratory leadership experience required.

The Community

• Cary offers a vibrant blend of suburban comfort with convenient access to the Raleigh-Durham metropolitan area.
• Residents enjoy an extensive network of parks, greenways, and outdoor recreation opportunities throughout the region.
• The area features exceptional dining, shopping, arts, and cultural attractions with events held throughout the year.
• Nearby universities, museums, and entertainment venues provide abundant educational and recreational opportunities.
• The region offers easy access to both the North Carolina mountains and the Atlantic beaches for weekend travel and outdoor adventures.

Pay Details

• Pay Range: $160,000 - $170,000 annually.
• The final compensation rate will be determined based on experience, education, training, location, internal equity, and budget considerations, in accordance with Fair Market Value evaluation. Additionally, some candidates may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, depending on the specific role, including but not limited to health insurance coverage and retirement benefits.
• The listed base compensation range represents a good faith estimate of potential earnings at the time of this job posting and may be subject to future adjustments.

Interim Leadership with B.E. Smith

• Becoming an Interim Leader through BE Smith provides an exceptional opportunity to rapidly make meaningful improvement in healthcare settings. Is the interim leadership lifestyle right for you? Discover how Interim Leadership could revolutionize your career path.
• Joining the B.E. Smith team means you could receive a full benefits package upon accepting roles. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, AD&D, and a flexible spending account, with some benefits varying based on the job's type and duration.
• As a B.E. Smith employee, we manage your taxes by handling withholdings and also paying the employer portion of your FICA contributions.
• Interim positions come with varying travel requirements. B.E. Smith and the client cover all travel, accommodation, and work‑related expenses. You receive bi‑weekly trips home at the client’s expense, plus a rental car and comfortable lodging for a convenient living experience.
• Some roles may require specific licenses. A compact nursing license allows registered nurses to work in any state that is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact without needing separate state licenses. Stay up to date on new legislation, and confirm licensure requirements with the recruiter.
• B.E. Smith is continuously addressing the challenges of the COVID‑19 pandemic with a commitment to transparent communication. We strive to mitigate its impact on clients, healthcare workers, employees, and stakeholders of B.E. Smith. Upholding our integrity, we remain dedicated to sharing timely updates and insights, guided by our core value of “Doing the Right Thing.”

Job Benefits

About the Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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