Manager Laboratory Services

CommonSpirit Health; Park Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health’s CHI St. Joseph’s Health of Park Rapids is seeking a Manager, Laboratory Services to oversee daily operations and drive strategic development of the clinical laboratory.

You will lead a team, ensure timely, accurate testing, and collaborate with pathologists and clinical teams to optimize workflows and integrate new technologies. The role requires strong leadership, expert technical knowledge, and focus on regulatory compliance and quality improvement to deliver essential

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in biological or chemical sciences as defined by CLIA.
• MLS/MT – ASCP, AMT, or AAB certification.
• IMLS certification.
• CLS or CLT certification.
• Technologist in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, or Hematology.
• Histotechnologist certification.
• Specialist in Hematology or Microbiology (ASCP).
• SBB or Chemistry – ASCP.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administration of all laboratory operations and monitor performance to ensure compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.
• Stay informed on new technologies, methods and approaches within the laboratory community.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Develop, implement and monitor policy and procedures; initiate corrective actions and monitor results.
• Oversee equipment maintenance and procurement per standards.

Skills

Leadership

Quality improvement

Regulatory compliance

Team mentorship

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor of Science in biological or chemical sciences (CLIA defined)

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Manager, Laboratory Services, you will oversee daily operations and strategic development of the clinical laboratory, ensuring accurate, timely, and high-quality diagnostic testing.

Every day you will manage and mentor staff, monitor test quality, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with pathologists and clinical teams to optimize workflows and integrate new technologies.

To be successful, you will demonstrate strong leadership, expert technical knowledge, and strategic management skills, driving continuous quality improvement and fostering a collaborative team for essential diagnostic support.

• Responsible for the overall administration of all laboratory operations. Monitors employee and departmental performance to ensure adherence to policies and procedures, timelines and regulatory requirements
• Remains knowledgeable on new technologies, methods and approaches within the laboratory community
• Stays informed on and quickly ensures compliance with changes to regulatory and state requirements.
• Ensures ongoing compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Responsible for development, implementation and compliance with policy and procedures. Develops monitoring systems to improve quality; initiates corrective action plans, and monitors results. Evaluates existing systems and processes and develops corrective action plans for service/quality trends identified Ensures prompt and effective resolution of quality or service concerns.
• Responsible for equipment oversight, maintenance, and procurement in accordance with division, system and regulatory standards.

Job Requirements

• Education:* Bachelor of Science in biological or chemical sciences (as defined by CLIA).
• Certification:* At least one of the following is required upon hire:
• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS/MT) – ASCP, AMT, or AAB
• International Medical Laboratory Scientist (IMLS)
• Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or Technologist (CLT)
• Technologist in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, or Hematology
• Histotechnologist
• Specialist in Hematology or Microbiology
• Blood Banking (SBB) or Chemistry (SC) – ASCP

Preferred

• Master of Science and 2-3 years leadership experience as a manager

Where You'll Work

CHI St. Joseph’s Health of Park Rapids, part of CommonSpirit Health, is an award-winning, 25-bed critical access hospital located in the heart of lake country. Fully accredited by The Joint Commission, we offer a full range of services including 24/7/365 Emergency Department and Level IV Trauma Center, hospitalist program, testing, surgery, orthopedics, rehabilitation, and more so that you can experience better health.

Pay Range

$37.40 - $55.63 /hour