Microbiology Lab Leader & Operations Manager

AdventHealth

Western Springs (IL)

On-site

USD 87,000 - 161,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
PTO from Day One
403-B Retirement Plan
Parental Leave
Career Development
Well-being Resources
Mental Health Resources
Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth is seeking a laboratory leadership role in Illinois to oversee a high complexity lab, drive quality initiatives, and ensure regulatory compliance. The position requires MLS certification, strong leadership, and a focus on patient safety and accurate testing results.

You will manage staffing, budgets, and performance metrics while coordinating with other departments to extend the healing ministry of Christ within a large health system.

Qualifications

  • Lead and supervise laboratory staff in a high complexity setting.
  • Ensure compliance with CLIA, OSHA, CAP, and related standards.
  • Oversee quality control, performance improvement, and safety initiatives.
  • Coach and develop team through scheduling, interviews, and evaluations.
  • Read and interpret complex test results and provide expert guidance.

Responsibilities

  • Oversees staff scheduling to align with workload and minimize overtime.
  • Leads and participates in performance improvement activities and quality initiatives.
  • Manages budgeting, department metrics, goals, and inventory/labor costs.
  • Represents the laboratory in leadership meetings and cross-functional teams.
  • Ensures instrument maintenance and troubleshooting of testing processes.

Skills

Laboratory leadership
Quality management
Staff coaching
Regulatory compliance
Communication
Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

AdventHealth is seeking a laboratory leadership role in Illinois to oversee a high complexity lab, drive quality initiatives, and ensure regulatory compliance. The position requires MLS certification, strong leadership, and a focus on patient safety and accurate testing results.

You will manage staffing, budgets, and performance metrics while coordinating with other departments to extend the healing ministry of Christ within a large health system.

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