Manager- Outpatient Laboratory Services

Outpatient Laboratory Services Manager

The Outpatient Laboratory Services Manager oversees the daily operations of the outpatient laboratory service locations of Saint Francis Healthcare System, ensuring quality laboratory services and a high level of patient care. This role includes managing outpatient laboratory support staff, maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements for Point of Care testing and specimen collection processes, ensuring proper equipment maintenance, and overseeing operational efficiencies to meet organizational goals. The Outpatient Laboratory Services Manager ensures specimen integrity, accurate test results, and a safe, efficient work environment by collaborating with clinic and laboratory staff and leaders.

Education : Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related field required. Master's degree in Healthcare Administration or Business Management preferred.

License / Certification : Certification by a recognized professional body (e.g., ASCP, AMT, or equivalent) preferred.

Experience : Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a laboratory setting, with at least two (2) years in a supervisory or management role required. Strong knowledge of laboratory operations, equipment operation, safety standards, laboratory information systems (LIS), and laboratory accreditation requirements (CLIA, CAP, etc.). Experience managing budgets, staffing, and operational processes in a healthcare or clinical laboratory environment.

Saint Francis Healthcare System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Saint Francis Healthcare System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) should you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with Saint Francis Healthcare System, please call 573-331-5152 or email us at hr@sfmc.net.

Saint Francis Healthcare System supports the overall health and wellness of our colleagues by discouraging the use of tobacco and nicotine products. If you are selected for a career opportunity with our organization, and are a tobacco or nicotine user, you will be required to complete a tobacco / nicotine cessation program within your first year of employment. This program is free of charge as part of our Employee Assistance Program.