Laboratory Director: Quality, Strategy & Growth

Riverside Healthcare

Kankakee (IL)

On-site

USD 87,000 - 121,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Magnet designation
Quality culture
Collaborative leadership
Growth opportunities
Community impact

Job summary

Riverside Healthcare seeks a dynamic Laboratory Director to lead laboratory services within a patient‑focused system. You will set strategic direction, ensure quality, regulatory compliance, and performance improvement in collaboration with the Laboratory Medical Director and interdisciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes growth, budgeting, and delivering exceptional patient care in a Magnet‑designated environment that values quality and innovation.

Qualifications

  • Proven leadership experience in a hospital or health system environment.
  • Strong knowledge of laboratory quality and regulatory standards (CAP/DNV).
  • Experience with budgeting, performance metrics, and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain Laboratory Quality Management program and improve service quality.
  • Ensure regulatory requirements are met and readiness for inspections.
  • Oversee budgeting, equipment acquisition, cost control, and revenue generation.
  • Develop and monitor operational and financial metrics to drive performance.
  • Lead laboratory leadership team and develop policies and staffing plans.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic initiatives.

Skills

Leadership
Strategic planning
Regulatory compliance
People management
Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in laboratory science or management

Job description

Riverside Healthcare seeks a dynamic Laboratory Director to lead laboratory services within a patient‑focused system. You will set strategic direction, ensure quality, regulatory compliance, and performance improvement in collaboration with the Laboratory Medical Director and interdisciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes growth, budgeting, and delivering exceptional patient care in a Magnet‑designated environment that values quality and innovation.

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