Lab Services Leader — 12-Lab Network & Quality Impact

US Oncology Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

Health savings account

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and employeepaid

Job summary

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers seeks an experienced Area Lab Manager to oversee 12 locations and five direct reports, guiding laboratory operations, QA/QC, and compliance with CLIA/COLA regulations. This role emphasizes staff development, budgeting, and strategic leadership across the network.

The position offers salary between $100,000 and $125,000 with comprehensive benefits and opportunities to drive process improvements in a multi-site setting in Colorado.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field.
• Minimum seven years experience in laboratory testing, including at least five years in a supervisory capacity.
• ASCP or equivalent certification required.
• Current state licensure as required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the clinical operations of all labs in assigned areas of responsibility to include all facets of lab testing to include Quality Control, Quality Assurance and Proficiency Testing.
• Reviews all Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and Proficiency Testing for assigned labs and those labs with a supervisor that does not meet the qualifications of a technical supervisor according to CLIA.
• Supervises the work of laboratory staff. Directs the development and evaluation of lab personnel performance objectives and goals each year. Develops performance expectations and departmental objectives for clinical staff to ensure efficiency and profitability.
• Establishes procedures and policies for Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Proficiency Testing Reviews. Oversees, evaluates, selects, and validates test methods. Participates in writing procedures and policies to be used throughout the practice.
• Evaluates qualifications of potential employees; interviews and hires as needed. Assures that all employees meet CLIA and COLA requirements for testing personnel. Trains or assigns training of laboratory personnel. Provides Continuing Education opportunities and monitors employee participation.
• Assists in the development, preparation, and implementation of budgetary needs for laboratory services. Evaluates vendor bids for new laboratory equipment for financial feasibility, profitability, and use within our practice labs. Acts as liaison between vendor and corporate purchasing to initiate a corporate contract for pricing for the whole network.
• Directs the correct use of charge codes and CPT codes, educating all clinical lab staff in the correct documentation per reimbursement guidelines.
• Performs cost analyses on major equipment being considered for purchase and advises the Executive Director and Practice Administrators as to the efficiency and profitability.
• Serves as liaison with reference labs and vendor customer service representative to assure the best possible service and pricing to all our practice labs.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Quality control

Budgeting

Staff development

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related science field

ASCP certification

Job description

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers seeks an experienced Area Lab Manager to oversee 12 locations and five direct reports, guiding laboratory operations, QA/QC, and compliance with CLIA/COLA regulations. This role emphasizes staff development, budgeting, and strategic leadership across the network.

The position offers salary between $100,000 and $125,000 with comprehensive benefits and opportunities to drive process improvements in a multi-site setting in Colorado.