Description

Vancouver Clinic is seeking a dynamic and visionary Clinical Laboratory Manager to lead our laboratory operations with a focus on servant leadership, innovation, and operational excellence. Reporting to the Laboratory and Pathology Administrative Director, this role is pivotal in ensuring accurate and timely patient results, integrating cutting-edge technologies, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion a department culture aligned with Vancouver Clinic's mission and values through inspirational leadership.
• Oversee all clinical laboratory operations across core and stat labs within the Vancouver Clinic system.
• Drive strategic initiatives including new test development, service expansion, and resource optimization.
• Serve as the primary liaison for internal stakeholders regarding laboratory services.
• Continuously improve lab processes to enhance safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain up-to-date procedures and work instructions.
• Collaborate in budget planning and monitor financial performance to meet operational targets.
• Hire, coach, and develop high-performing teams, including supervisory staff.
• Promote a culture of safety and ensure compliance with all organizational directives.
• Lead customer service excellence initiatives that reflect the clinic's commitment to quality care.
• Apply Lean and Value Improvement Practice tools to identify and implement process enhancements.
• Analyze operational data to assess progress and inform strategic decisions.
• Support staff equitably and compassionately, contributing to performance evaluations and quality assurance planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a NACLS-accredited MT or MLS program required.
• Certification as MLS (ASCP) or MT (ASCP) required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a certified technologist/scientist.
• At least 1 year in a lab management role (coordinator, supervisor, or manager).
• Proven experience in hiring, managing, and developing direct reports.
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to assess performance and manage budgets effectively.

Pay Range:
$96,196.00 - $144,295.00

The above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work required in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive description of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of those assigned to this job.

We offer a competitive Total Rewards Program. Eligibility for benefits is dependent on factors such as position type and FTE. Benefit-eligible employees qualify for benefits beginning on the first of the month following one month of employment. Vancouver Clinic offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, long term disability, health savings account, flexible spending account, employee assistance program, and multiple supplemental benefits (voluntary life, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, legal services, etc.). We also offer a 401k retirement plan, with employer contributions after your first year of employment. Benefits-eligible employees accrue PTO and Personal Time based on hours worked and State worked, totaling 120 hours in the first year for full time staff and 200 hours in the first year for full time supervisors and above, increasing in subsequent years. PTO and Personal Time accruals are pro-rated by FTE/hours worked. Non-benefits eligible employees will accrue Personal Time based on hours worked and State worked. Employees will also enjoy up to six paid holidays per year, depending on schedule. Contact your recruiter for more information.

Vancouver Clinic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Vancouver Clinic does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

Vancouver Clinic is an alcohol and drug-free workplace. Offers are contingent on successful completion of background screen and immunization requirements.