Hospital Laboratory Manager

The Hospital Laboratory Manager will step into a high-impact leadership role where innovation meets compassionate care, driving excellence in diagnostics for a thriving hospital and community 🔬.The Hospital Laboratory Manager will join a mission-driven organization recognized for exceptional patient outcomes, continuous quality improvement, and community trust, supported by investments in state-of-the-art analyzers, laboratory automation, digital workflows, and advanced LIS/middleware. The Hospital Laboratory Manager will benefit from a culture that celebrates accreditation excellence, champions Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, earns accolades for safety and equity, and partners with local schools and nonprofits to strengthen healthcare access and the local workforce.The Hospital Laboratory Manager will support an Emergency Department that is a designated Stroke Center and Cardiac Center with a strong orthopedics program, ensuring rapid, reliable STAT testing for stroke alerts, STEMI protocols, trauma activations, sepsis bundles, and perioperative pathways. The Hospital Laboratory Manager will optimize turnaround times across chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, microbiology, and transfusion services to power evidence-based care for complex emergency and surgical cases.The Hospital Laboratory Manager will report to the Director of Laboratory Services while collaborating closely with the Emergency Department leadership, medical staff, and ancillary service directors. The Hospital Laboratory Manager will lead a friendly, diverse team of CLS/MLS professionals, phlebotomy, and technical specialists, with strong administrative support for staffing, budgeting, quality management, CAP/CLIA readiness, POCT oversight, competency programs, and continuous education in a collegial, high-performance environment.The Hospital Laboratory Manager will enjoy Northwest California’s inspiring lifestyle with redwood hikes, Pacific Coast beaches, river kayaking, weekend wine country excursions, farm-to-table cuisine, craft breweries, art walks, live concerts, and family-friendly festivals—all in a mild climate with a relaxed pace and strong community spirit 🌲. The Hospital Laboratory Manager will find easy access to scenic byways, whale watching, mountain biking, and stargazing, creating an ideal balance between career growth and outdoor adventure.The Hospital Laboratory Manager will earn competitive compensation up to $180,000, along with a full suite of health and retirement benefits, paid time off, and professional development support. The Hospital Laboratory Manager is invited to connect with a Clinical Management Consultants recruiter to learn more about this opportunity and begin a confidential conversation today.