Lab Manager

Clinical Management Consultants; Cloverdale (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Clinical Management Consultants is assisting a Mendocino County hospital in recruiting a Lab Manager to oversee the laboratory department, ensuring accurate testing and timely results across inpatient and outpatient settings.

The ideal candidate will lead daily operations, drive quality assurance, budget oversight, and staff development while partnering with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional patient care in a community-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the laboratory department.
• Lead staffing, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and budget management.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, phlebotomists, and lab technicians to ensure reliable testing and patient safety.

Job description

Bring your leadership expertise to an exciting Lab Manager opportunity in Mendocino County, where advanced diagnostics, compassionate care, and strong community values come together!

The Manager of Laboratory Services will join a respected healthcare organization recognized for clinical excellence, patient safety, and personalized care. Serving communities throughout Mendocino County, this hospital offers a collaborative professional environment with accessible leadership, interdisciplinary teamwork, and meaningful opportunities to improve outcomes across inpatient and outpatient services.

The Laboratory Manager will oversee a department providing comprehensive diagnostic testing for routine, urgent, and specialized patient needs. The laboratory offers responsive STAT testing, with physician-requested results completed within one hour of the blood draw when appropriate. Supported by an experienced phlebotomy team, the department delivers convenient and compassionate specimen collection across patient-care settings while maintaining accuracy, efficiency, and excellent service.

Reporting to the Director of Laboratory Services, the Laboratory Manager will lead daily operations, staffing, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, budget management, workflow improvement, employee development, and performance initiatives. This leader will collaborate with physicians, nurses, phlebotomists, laboratory technicians, administrators, and other healthcare professionals to support reliable testing, safe practices, efficient turnaround times, and an outstanding patient experience.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced and approachable laboratory professional who values teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for a proven Laboratory Manager or accomplished laboratory leader ready to advance their career while making a visible impact within a close-knit hospital and the surrounding community.

Mendocino County offers an exceptional Northern California lifestyle surrounded by natural beauty. The region is known for towering redwood forests, dramatic coastal scenery, vineyard landscapes, scenic trails, and abundant opportunities for hiking, cycling, camping, fishing, and weekend exploration. Residents can also enjoy farmers markets, community festivals, local dining, arts and culture, and easy access to destinations throughout the North Coast and Northern California wine country.

With welcoming communities, a relaxed pace, varied housing options, and year-round outdoor recreation, Mendocino County is an appealing destination for healthcare professionals seeking both career fulfillment and a balanced lifestyle away from the congestion of larger metropolitan areas.

The Manager of Laboratory Services will receive competitive compensation and a comprehensive package of health, retirement, and wellness benefits designed to support long-term professional and personal well-being.