Laboratory Operations Director

WRHS; North Dakota; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

West River Health Services in Hettinger, ND seeks a Laboratory Manager to oversee staffing, budgeting, compliance, and operations across multiple clinic laboratories. You will direct LIS/POCT programs, manage equipment and testing quality, and ensure regulatory adherence while leading a team of laboratory professionals.

The role requires a BS in Medical Technology/CLS/MLS, 6 years of MT experience, and active MT/CLS/MLS certification with ND licensure; regular 8am-5pm hours with flexibility for

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Medical Technology / CLS / MLS.
• 6 years of laboratory experience as a Medical Technologist.
• Registered Medical Technologist (MT/CLS/MLS) per ASCP or equivalent; ND Board licensed.
• Meet CLIA requirements for Laboratory Director of Clinic Laboratories.

Responsibilities

• Oversees staffing for the Laboratory Department, including recruitment, interviewing, selection, hiring, orientation, onboarding, and training of laboratory personnel.
• Manages department supply purchasing and evaluates, researches, and recommends laboratory equipment and technology.
• Ensures compliance with professional licensing and credentialing requirements for laboratory personnel.
• Serves as the Laboratory Director for satellite clinic laboratories (Mott, Bowman, Scranton, New England, Lemmon) and manages LIS/POCT programs.
• Prepares and manages departmental budgets and oversees testing quality and competency.

Skills

Laboratory management

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Staff training

Education

B.S. in Medical Technology / CLS / MLS

Tools

LIS

POCT program

Job description

West River Health Services in Hettinger, ND seeks a Laboratory Manager to oversee staffing, budgeting, compliance, and operations across multiple clinic laboratories. You will direct LIS/POCT programs, manage equipment and testing quality, and ensure regulatory adherence while leading a team of laboratory professionals.

The role requires a BS in Medical Technology/CLS/MLS, 6 years of MT experience, and active MT/CLS/MLS certification with ND licensure; regular 8am-5pm hours with flexibility for