Laboratory Operations Director — Quality & Growth

AdventHealth; La Grange (IL); On-site; USD 114,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off from day one

403-B retirement plan

Parental leave

Job summary

AdventHealth in La Grange, IL seeks a Laboratory Director to oversee clinical lab operations, ensuring compliance with CLIA, OSHA, CAP, and Joint Commission. You will lead staff, manage budgets, and drive quality and safety initiatives to improve patient outcomes.

Requires 5+ years of lab leadership in a hospital setting, a Bachelor's in a lab science, and preferably a Master's degree. On-site role with comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, biological, medical laboratory science, or MLS/MT; or equivalent with ABHES/CAAHEP training.
• Master's degree preferred; leadership experience required.
• 5+ years related experience; 3+ years leadership experience.
• Knowledge of CLIA, OSHA, CAP and Joint Commission requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a laboratory in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee laboratory testing in a tertiary hospital setting.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and quality control across lab operations.
• Lead performance improvement activities and staff development.
• Direct department administrative and financial functions including budgeting.
• Coordinate with physicians and staff to promote interdisciplinary care.
• Maintain policies, procedures, and accreditation readiness.
• Ensure safety protocols and PPE usage are followed.
• Manage laboratory reporting systems improvements and requisitions.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership

Quality improvement

Patient safety

Project management

Team-building

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Time management

Budget oversight

Regulatory compliance

Tech proficiency (MS Office)

Education

Bachelor's in Laboratory Science or MLS/MT

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

AdventHealth in La Grange, IL seeks a Laboratory Director to oversee clinical lab operations, ensuring compliance with CLIA, OSHA, CAP, and Joint Commission. You will lead staff, manage budgets, and drive quality and safety initiatives to improve patient outcomes.

Requires 5+ years of lab leadership in a hospital setting, a Bachelor's in a lab science, and preferably a Master's degree. On-site role with comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities.