Hospital Laboratory Manager
Hospital Laboratory Manager opportunity now hiring at a trusted regional hospital and leading community hospital—a community centered hospital and top regional healthcare provider in west-central Minnesota—where innovation, impact, and career growth come standard 🔬.
The Hospital Laboratory Manager will thrive in a mission-driven, patient-first culture known for measurable outcomes, strong quality and safety scores, and low infection rates, all supported by recent positive media momentum and a trusted regional brand; this Hospital Laboratory Manager will gain high-acuity exposure across comprehensive service lines, leverage cutting-edge tools like total lab automation, next-gen analytics, and optimized EHR/LIS integrations, and benefit from leadership that pilots telehealth, hospital-at-home, and value-based care while investing in clinician wellbeing, education support, certification pay, and clear advancement pathways.
At a 108-bed acute-care campus, the Hospital Laboratory Manager will help a right-sized hospital stay nimble and collaborative while serving ED, ICU, OR, inpatient, and robust outpatient/clinic volumes, reflecting the hallmarks of a trusted regional hospital, a leading community hospital, a community centered hospital, and a top regional healthcare provider, with interdisciplinary teams that value rapid turnaround, stewardship, and patient-centered service.
Reporting to an experienced Director of Laboratory, the Hospital Laboratory Manager will lead technical supervisors, MLS/MLT staff, phlebotomy, and support roles across chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, microbiology, transfusion services, and point-of-care, driving daily operations, staffing and scheduling, budget management, inventory and vendor relations, proficiency testing, method validation, quality dashboards, and continuous regulatory readiness aligned to CLIA/CAP/TJC; the Hospital Laboratory Manager will collaborate closely with friendly nursing units, pharmacy, infection prevention, case management, and a diverse physician and APP team to streamline workflows, enhance specimen-to-result efficiency, and sustain a Just Culture of safety and accountability.
Based in west-central Minnesota, the Hospital Laboratory Manager will enjoy a lake-country lifestyle with four true seasons, quick commutes, abundant outdoor recreation (boating, fishing, hiking, biking, golf, cross-country skiing), vibrant community events and concerts, family-friendly neighborhoods with attainable housing, strong schools and higher-education access, clean air and water, low crime, accessible healthcare, a growing regional economy with diverse industries, reliable digital infrastructure for modern living, and convenient travel connections through regional airports and easy drives to major hubs—all adding up to exceptional work-life balance and a welcoming, inclusive community.
Backed by competitive compensation, the Hospital Laboratory Manager can expect a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement with employer match, generous PTO, tuition assistance, paid CEUs and conference support, relocation assistance, potential sign-on incentives, certification and leadership differentials, wellness resources, and transparent career mobility—connect today with a Clinical Management Consultants recruiter for a confidential conversation and ignite your Hospital Laboratory Manager journey in west-central Minnesota ✨.