Laboratory Services Manager

Clinical Management Consultants; Tennessee; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Clinical Management Consultants invites applications for a Laboratory Services Manager at a West Tennessee hospital. This role oversees the clinical and hospital laboratory operations, ensuring accurate results, timely turnaround, regulatory compliance, and dependable service across inpatient and outpatient care.

The position emphasizes leadership, staff development, collaboration with clinical and operational leaders, and ongoing quality improvement within a mission-driven healthcare

Responsibilities

• Laboratory staffing and scheduling
• Budget oversight and cost-control
• Supply management and inventory oversight
• Quality control and accreditation readiness
• Regulatory compliance and safety
• Equipment planning and utilization
• Productivity monitoring and performance improvement
• Employee coaching and professional development

Job description

Bring diagnostics, leadership, and patient care into perfect harmony as the next Laboratory Services Manager at a progressive West Tennessee hospital offering an exciting stage for career success!

The Medical Laboratory Manager will join a mission-driven healthcare organization where patient safety, clinical excellence, compassionate service, and measurable quality improvement guide everyday decisions. This hospital supports complex patient populations and specialized services through evidence-based protocols, modern diagnostic resources, infection-prevention practices, interdisciplinary teamwork, and data-informed performance initiatives. A collaborative leadership culture, continuing education, professional development, staff wellbeing resources, and opportunities to influence frontline improvements make this a rewarding environment for an accomplished healthcare professional.

The Laboratory Department Manager will lead Laboratory Services, including the clinical laboratory and hospital laboratory operations, while promoting accurate results, responsive turnaround times, regulatory compliance, and dependable service across inpatient and outpatient care. This opportunity also places the Laboratory Department Manager near an exciting metro area with affordable real estate, a growing corporate hub, an identity as the home of the blues, a culture rich in music, a meaningful historical presence, and abundant green spaces.

Reporting to senior hospital leadership, the Laboratory Services Manager will receive administrative support and collaborate with clinical and operational leaders throughout the organization. Key responsibilities include laboratory staffing and scheduling, budget oversight, supply management, quality control, accreditation readiness, regulatory compliance, equipment planning, productivity monitoring, performance improvement, and employee development. The Medical Laboratory Manager will coach laboratory professionals, strengthen testing accuracy and efficiency, and cultivate productive relationships with friendly nurses, physicians, advanced practice providers, and a diverse team of healthcare professionals.

The Laboratory Department Supervisor will enjoy the energy and convenience of West Tennessee, a region known for approachable living costs, varied housing options, expanding business activity, and manageable commutes. Residents can experience legendary barbecue, Southern cuisine, blues clubs, major concerts, museums, historic architecture, professional sports, local festivals, shopping, nightlife, colleges, respected schools, and accessible healthcare. Mild seasons support time in parks, on trails, along the riverfront, and at pet-friendly recreation areas, while an international airport and major highways simplify regional and national travel. From walkable entertainment districts and culturally diverse neighborhoods to quieter suburban communities with added space and privacy, West Tennessee offers flexibility for professionals, families, and active adults.

The Laboratory Services Manager will be offered competitive compensation and a full suite of health and retirement benefits, potentially including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement plan options, and professional development support.