Magnet-Driven Laboratory Director

Riverside Healthcare; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Healthcare in Illinois seeks a Laboratory Director to lead laboratory services across our patient-focused system. You will set strategic direction, drive quality, regulatory compliance, and performance improvements in collaboration with the Laboratory Medical Director and interdisciplinary teams.

You will oversee budgeting, equipment, staffing, and KPI monitoring, ensuring readiness for CAP/DNV inspections, and steer initiatives that improve patient care and drive growth across the

Qualifications

• Master's degree in laboratory science or management.
• Minimum 2 years leadership experience in a hospital setting.
• Experience with quality management and regulatory readiness (CAP, DNV).

Responsibilities

• Maintain Laboratory Quality Management program that enhances service quality.
• Oversee budgeting, equipment acquisition, cost control, and revenue generation.
• Develops, implements, and reviews operational and financial metrics to monitor performance.
• Provides leadership and direction for ensuring quality patient care and customer satisfaction.
• Work with senior leadership to drive strategic organizational initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Regulatory compliance

Quality management

Financial oversight

Performance improvement

Education

Master's degree in laboratory science or management

Job description

Riverside Healthcare in Illinois seeks a Laboratory Director to lead laboratory services across our patient-focused system. You will set strategic direction, drive quality, regulatory compliance, and performance improvements in collaboration with the Laboratory Medical Director and interdisciplinary teams.

You will oversee budgeting, equipment, staffing, and KPI monitoring, ensuring readiness for CAP/DNV inspections, and steer initiatives that improve patient care and drive growth across the