Manager of Laboratory Services

AHS Vista LLC; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AHS Vista LLC is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor to oversee operations across all Vista Health System sites. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with safety standards, manage departmental operations, and lead staff development while adhering to applicable regulations. This role requires advanced educational qualifications and significant experience in laboratory leadership.

Qualifications

• Requires at least a master's degree or bachelor's degree in related fields.
• Minimum of six years experience in complex clinical laboratory setting.
• Three years experience in laboratory leadership required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with infection control and safety standards.
• Plan and direct the management of department staff.
• Develop and monitor departmental budgets.

Skills

Infection control

Safety standards

Quality control

Performance improvement

Education

Master's or bachelor's degree in laboratory science

Job description

Plans, organizes, and directs the operations of the Laboratory departments at all Vista Health System sites. These job responsibilities are consistent with those of a technical supervisor (except for Blood Bank) and a general supervisor as defined in the CLIA regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that the departments meet all infection control and safety standards as specified by the regulatory agencies and Vista Health.
• Plan and direct department operations.
• Plan and direct the management and development of department staff.
• Develop and monitor department budgets.
• Develop, implement, and monitor quality control and performance improvement activities.

Requirements:

• Master or bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution.
• At least six years of experience in a highly complex clinical laboratory setting with at least three years of experience in a laboratory leadership role.
• Completion of an approved clinical laboratory training program accredited by ABHES, CAHEA or other organization approved by HHS.
• MT (ASCP) or equivalent.