Position & Client Overview:

We are seeking an experienced laboratory manager to oversee multi site laboratories. The labs are located within two medical facilities, part of a larger healthcare system. One hospital is a 122-bed trauma center, the other a 120-bed acute care hospital that offers emergency care services for pediatrics and OB/GYN located in Riverside County..

Riverside County, California, offers a diverse lifestyle with a mix of urban and rural settings, making it an attractive place to live. Residents can enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking in the Santa Rosa Plateau, exploring Joshua Tree National Park, or relaxing at Lake Perris. The county also boasts indoor entertainment, including museums, theaters, and shopping centers. Riverside County experiences a semi-arid Mediterranean climate, with hot, dry summers where temperatures often exceed 95°F in August, and mild winters averaging 41°F in December. With nearly 300 sunny days per year, the region provides ample opportunities for outdoor recreation and a vibrant community atmosphere.

These facilities offer a dynamic work environment for healthcare professionals. Employees enjoy a range of benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. The hospital provides extensive coverage options, including maternity and paternity leave, job training, and a 401(k) plan with employer matching. The medical centers foster a supportive workplace culture that prioritizes employee well-being and career growth.

Salary Range: $117K -$169K

Job Summary:

The Lab Manager is responsible for the management and administrative functions of the laboratory. Responsible for budgeting and forecasting, policy development and implementation, regulatory compliance and quality assurance. Supervision is exercised over laboratory supervisors, clinical staff and support staff.

Skill Requirements:

• Managing and authoring processes and procedures
• Training and presenting technical information to staff
• QA/QC of the departments
• Fiscal and budgeting responsibilities

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Evaluating laboratory operations consulting with pathologists; reporting results according to protocols mandated by the hospital and public health department
• Ensuring maintenance of medical laboratory equipment performance by developing operations, quality, and troubleshooting procedures; ensuring staff compliance; certifying instrument performance; arranging equipment replacement, service, and repair
• Maintaining medical laboratory supplies inventory, determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies
• Maintaining laboratory productivity, monitoring workload, identifying peak and slack periods
• Participating in the hospital quality assurance program; consulting with pathologists; performing proficiency surveys; reviewing QC & QA programs
• Maintaining medical laboratory staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training employees, counseling, reviewing/evaluating and disciplining employees as needed
• Complying with state and professional continuing education licensure requirements
• Contributing to benchwork as needed

Education, Certification, & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in related field required
• Master's degree in related field preferred
• Three (3) years of clinical experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) required
• Minimum three (3) years leadership experience in a laboratory required, acute care experience preferred
• Active California CLS license

Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

HealthCare Connections, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other protected status pursuant to law. #IND