Laboratory Manager

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Willits (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care in Willits, CA seeks a Laboratory Manager to oversee daily hospital laboratory operations ensuring accurate and timely diagnostic testing that supports comprehensive patient care. The role emphasizes leadership, regulatory compliance, and collaboration across clinical teams.

The Laboratory Manager will mentor staff, manage budgets and equipment, and drive quality, safety, and patient-centered processes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a laboratory team and staff scheduling.
• Strong knowledge of QA, regulatory standards, and accreditation.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to support process improvements and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff scheduling, workflow, and uphold quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, and ancillary teams for seamless service delivery.
• Mentor and develop laboratory professionals to enhance team performance.
• Oversee budgets, equipment, and supply management.
• Support process improvement, safety initiatives, and uphold a patient-centered, compassionate service ethos.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Lab operations

Quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Job description

Role: Laboratory Manager responsible for overseeing daily hospital laboratory operations to ensure accurate and timely diagnostic testing supporting comprehensive patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage staff scheduling, workflow, and uphold quality standards.


• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.


• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, and ancillary teams for seamless service delivery.


• Mentor and develop laboratory professionals to enhance team performance.


• Oversee budgets, equipment, and supply management.


• Support process improvement, safety initiatives, and uphold a patient-centered, compassionate service ethos.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong leadership and team management skills.


• Knowledge of laboratory operations, quality assurance, and regulatory standards.


• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.


• Ability to support process improvements and safety protocols.