Job Description: Assistant Laboratory Manager - Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital
Position Entity
Centralus Health
Position Title
Assistant Laboratory Manager
Position Code
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Department
Laboratory
Pay Range/Grade
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FLSA Status
Exempt
Position Type
Full Time
Remote Work Tier
1
Exposure Category
1
Reports To
Regional Laboratory Manager
Centralus Health Mission
Our mission is to deliver high-quality care, empower our teams to success and improve the wellbeing of the communities we serve.
Job Summary
The Assistant Manager of the Laboratory is a site-specific leadership role responsible for supporting daily laboratory operations, ensuring quality and compliance, and leading staff to deliver accurate and timely diagnostic services. This role partners closely with the Regional Laboratory Manager to implement system-wide strategies while tailoring execution to local site needs. The position directly impacts patient care by maintaining operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and a high-performing team environment.
Job Functions
- *Oversees daily laboratory operations at the assigned site, ensuring workflow efficiency, turnaround times, and adherence to quality standards while maintaining alignment with regional and organizational goals.
- *Supervises, coaches, and supports laboratory staff, including scheduling, performance management, and professional development to ensure a competent and engaged workforce.
- *Ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements (e.g., CLIA, CAP, OSHA, state regulations), actively participating in inspections, audits, and corrective action plans.
- *Collaborates with the Regional Laboratory Manager to implement policies, procedures, and system-wide initiatives while addressing site-specific operational needs.
- *Monitors quality assurance indicators, investigates variances, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to enhance accuracy, safety, and efficiency.
- *Coordinates staffing resources and workload distribution to maintain appropriate coverage and operational continuity across shifts.
- *Serves as a key point of contact for providers, nursing staff, and other stakeholders to resolve issues, improve service delivery, and ensure customer satisfaction.
- *Supports financial stewardship by managing supply utilization, assisting with budget adherence, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- *Promotes a culture of safety, accountability, and teamwork, ensuring adherence to infection control and workplace safety standards.
- *Performs additional duties as assigned to support laboratory operations and organizational priorities.
Important Note: (*) indicates an essential function of the job as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Essential functions are the core duties that are fundamental to the position and must be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Success Factors
- You lead with accountability and adaptability - successfully balancing organizational priorities with the unique needs of a site-based operation.
- You communicate clearly and collaborate effectively- building strong relationships with staff, leadership, and clinical partners.
- You bring operational excellence to life-driving efficiency, quality, and compliance while maintaining a patient-centered mindset.
- You develop people and teams - coaching, mentoring, and fostering engagement to build a high-performing laboratory workforce.
- You proactively identify opportunities for improvement - using data and insights to enhance workflows, quality outcomes, and staff experience.
- You remain composed in fast-paced environments - prioritizing effectively and making sound decisions under pressure.
Education / Experience Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related field with 3-5 years of progressive laboratory experience, including supervisory or lead experience; or
- Equivalent Experience: 7+ years of laboratory experience with demonstrated leadership responsibility.
- Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS/MT) or equivalent (ASCP or recognized certifying body).
Preferred:
- Prior experience in a multi-site or health system laboratory environment.
- Previous experience supporting regulatory inspections (CLIA, CAP, Joint Commission).
- Leadership or management training/certification.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the laboratory for extended periods.
- Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionally.
- Must be able to work in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological materials, chemicals, and temperature variations, with appropriate PPE.
- Must be able to operate laboratory equipment and computer systems, with or without reasonable accommodation