Laboratory Operations Leader

OhioHealth; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking a Laboratory Services leader to plan, organize, and manage hospital laboratory operations. You will implement policies, liaise between lab and hospital leadership, and drive performance across quality, service, satisfaction, and financial metrics.

Responsibilities include staffing, budget preparation, regulatory compliance, and cross-campus standardization. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement within a high-reliability healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required in a relevant field.
• ASCP certification or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of management experience in a laboratory setting.
• Experience with Outreach or Reference Lab business models and processes.
• Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of Laboratory Services and manage staff and equipment.
• Collaborate with nursing, medical staff, and hospital leadership to ensure quality patient care.
• Standardize practices across campuses; ensure compliance with FDA, CAP, CLIA, TJC, OSHA, CMS.
• Recruit, develop, and retain qualified personnel; succession planning and budgeting.
• Serve on the laboratory services management team for strategic planning and budgeting.
• Monitor campus metrics and report on four-quadrant balanced scorecards.
• Support safety, quality, and efficiency as part of the High Reliability Organization.

Skills

Staff management

Budgeting

Regulatory liaison

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree

ASCP certification

Tools

Lean

Six Sigma

Job description

OhioHealth is seeking a Laboratory Services leader to plan, organize, and manage hospital laboratory operations. You will implement policies, liaise between lab and hospital leadership, and drive performance across quality, service, satisfaction, and financial metrics.

Responsibilities include staffing, budget preparation, regulatory compliance, and cross-campus standardization. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement within a high-reliability healthcare environment.