Lab Operations Leader — Elevate Healthcare Quality

Singing River Health System; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Singing River Health System is seeking a Laboratory Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of the Medical Laboratory and support the Lab Director in coordinating testing functions across the system.

You will ensure accurate, reliable testing, manage staffing across sections, maintain LIS integration, and uphold accreditation and policy guidelines while leading a team of Medical Technologists and technicians at the Pascagoula facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related scientific discipline required; Master’s degree preferred.
• ASCP or AMT certification required.
• Minimum four (4) years of clinical laboratory experience under a qualified medical director.
• Must complete de-escalation training by end of orientation (90 days).

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lab Director with day-to-day operations of all laboratory personnel and testing functions.
• Liaison between Laboratory Service Line and other hospital departments.
• Plan, organize, administer, direct, coordinate and control laboratory activities.
• Ensure accurate, reliable testing and proper staffing across sections; maintain equipment.
• Maintain understanding and integration of Laboratory Information Systems (LIS).

Skills

Leadership

Communication

De‑escalation training

Education

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)

Job description

Singing River Health System is seeking a Laboratory Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of the Medical Laboratory and support the Lab Director in coordinating testing functions across the system.

You will ensure accurate, reliable testing, manage staffing across sections, maintain LIS integration, and uphold accreditation and policy guidelines while leading a team of Medical Technologists and technicians at the Pascagoula facility.