Laboratory Supervisor

Clinical Management Consultants; Rifle (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Retirement plan participation

Paid time off

Professional development resources

Job summary

Clinical Management Consultants is offering a Laboratory Supervisor position at a critical access hospital in Rifle, Colorado. This leadership role focuses on guiding a collaborative healthcare team and managing a comprehensive range of laboratory services. Candidates should have experience in laboratory supervision and a strong commitment to quality patient care.

The position promotes a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and continuous training. Competitive compensation and a benefits package, including health insurance and paid time off, are also highlights of this role.

Qualifications

• Experience managing laboratory staff and workflow.
• Strong understanding of CLIA requirements and compliance.
• Ability to support test utilization and troubleshoot complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor medical laboratory staff.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory standards and tests.
• Coordinate daily workflow and schedules.

Skills

Supervision and mentoring

Laboratory compliance

Process improvement

Team collaboration

Education

Experience as Clinical Laboratory Supervisor or similar

Job description

Discover a career-defining Laboratory Supervisor role at a critical access hospital—a true leadership opportunity where you’ll guide a collaborative healthcare team, harness modern diagnostic equipment, practice across a broad generalist testing environment, and deliver community-focused patient care.

If you value a supportive leadership structure, steady staffing, and the autonomy to shape how a lab delivers care, this opportunity was built for you. The healthcare organization offers clear decision‑making pathways, approachable leaders who remove barriers, and the resources you need to do your best work from day one. Expect thoughtful onboarding, cross‑training to enhance your range, and ongoing professional development that positions you for long‑term growth—whether you aspire to deepen your bench expertise, advance into operations, or broaden your leadership portfolio. The workplace culture emphasizes collaboration over hierarchy, evidence‑based practices over guesswork, and accountability paired with genuine respect for work‑life balance.

In the Laboratory Services setting—also known as the Clinical Laboratory, Diagnostic Services, Pathology Services, or the Lab Department—you’ll operate in a rural generalist model that keeps skills sharp across chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, microbiology, and transfusion services. As the Laboratory Supervisor, you’ll balance hands‑on bench work with oversight of daily workflow, prioritizing STATs from the emergency department, supporting inpatient and outpatient care, and coordinating with nursing and providers to keep turnaround times tight and communication clear. The hospital’s critical access environment means meaningful autonomy and broad responsibility: staffing plans that match daily demand, instrument maintenance and basic troubleshooting, QC/QA oversight, and continuous process improvement using data from the LIS/Middleware environment. Scheduling is primarily daytime with flexibility for operational needs, and you’ll have latitude to align resources, cross‑train team members, and standardize procedures—leveraging modern diagnostic equipment to maintain reliability and efficiency. This is a true broad generalist testing environment where your leadership directly impacts community‑focused patient care.

Reporting is streamlined so you can lead effectively: the role interfaces closely with the lab’s medical director/pathology oversight, partners with nursing leadership, and collaborates daily with physicians, advanced practice providers, and ancillary teams such as pharmacy, radiology, and respiratory therapy.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor medical laboratory scientists/technicians and phlebotomy staff
• Coordinate schedules and competencies
• Ensure compliance with CLIA requirements and proficiency testing
• Validate and verify new methods
• Maintain policies and procedures
• Drive standard work across shifts
• Serve as a resource for complex troubleshooting
• Support test utilization initiatives
• Contribute to an inclusive, supportive team culture that welcomes ideas and shares wins candidly

Qualifications

Candidates with experience as a Clinical Laboratory Supervisor, Medical Laboratory Supervisor, Laboratory Operations Supervisor, Lab Manager, or Medical Lab Team Lead will find the scope and autonomy both engaging and authentic.

Benefits

The facility offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package that typically includes health insurance options, retirement plan participation, paid time off, and robust continuing education support with professional development resources to keep credentials current and skills advancing.