CLS Laboratory Operations Lead at Clinical Management Consultants

A reputable healthcare system in Northern California is searching for a CLS Lead to oversee Laboratory Operations at this busy community medical center. Lead this team of dedicated and experienced Scientists, Researchers, and Specialists in one of Northern California’s most picturesque areas.

This community hospital, located in beautiful Northern California, is seeking a CLS Lead to oversee its Laboratory Services Department. This community medical center offers a full suite of services for the surrounding population including and on-site and fully equipped Laboratory, Diagnostic Imaging, Orthopedic and Physical Therapy Services, and an award-winning Emergency Department.

Reporting to the Manager of Laboratory Services, the CLS Lab Lead will interface with many direct and indirect stakeholders in the day-to-day operations of this busy acute care Laboratory which conducts tests in Molecular, Microbiology, Pathology, Immunology, and many other. The Lead will be supported by a team of 10-15 employees who range in skills from Technical Lab Specialists, to Laboratory Assistants, to Lab Information System (LIS) personnel.  

Working collaboratively with Acute Care personnel such as Medical Directors, Physicians, Nurse Navigators, and RN Coordinators, the CLS Laboratory Lead will act as the point of contact for multiple service centers. A great aptitude for building and maintaining positive stakeholder relationships will be very important for someone in this role to succeed.

A team-based approach to this large, diverse laboratory staff is crucial for guaranteeing continued buy-in, trust, and efficiency from each member. Actively managing the Microbiologists, Hematologists, Cytotechnologists, Histologists, Phlebotomists, Chemists, and various support staff through direct coaching, team and personal development initiatives, and clear performance expectations will help the Hospital Lab Leader continue the upward trajectory of quality improvement for this lab and for the health care system.

Well known for its peace and beauty, California’s North Coast has a long tradition of never letting go of people’s hearts. A multitude of National and State Forests, gorgeous coastal weather, and amazing provincial cuisine take a hold and rarely let go. If the CLS Operations Lead is an outdoors person, they will find hiking, biking, boating, fishing, and just about anything else that can be done under the sun. For those that need to cut loose from time to time, you’ll never be too far from action of the San Francisco Bay Area and the beautiful vistas of California Wine Country. 

As a management-level employee of this well-established and large non-profit health system, the Clinical Laboratory Operations Coordinator will enjoy great job security, ample opportunity to grow (both in this role and throughout the system), as well as a competitive compensation and generous benefits package.