Aya Healthcare
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. Facility Highlights: In 1875, Father Joseph Schmidt, pastor of St. Mary's Parish in Cape Girardeau, invited three Franciscan Sisters to follow the call to serve those in need and start a hospital in Cape Girardeau. From its humble beginnings as a 12-patient hospital, Saint Francis Healthcare System has evolved in the 21st century from a local community Medical Center to the regional tertiary healthcare leader recognized nationally for quality and safety. Serving more than 715,000 people across a five-state region, the Healthcare System focuses on patient outcomes, experience and value. Anchored by Saint Francis Medical Center, a 306-bed nonprofit tertiary care institution, and supported by nearly 3,000 colleagues and more than 300 providers serving 29 counties, Saint Francis Healthcare System is a driving economic force in the region. As the largest healthcare system between St. Louis and Memphis, Saint Francis offers more than 50 specialties, including southeast Missouri's first Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and the region's only Level III Emergency and Trauma Center. Saint Francis Medical Partners, the employed physician group, employs 70 percent of primary care providers in the region and includes more than 40 outreach clinics. Location Highlights: Cape Girardeau, Missouri, is a charming city nestled along the Mississippi River, offering a blend of history, nature, and culture. Visitors can explore the historic downtown, featuring landmarks like the Red House Interpretive Center, which showcases the city's early trading history, and Fort D, a Civil War-era site. Nature lovers can enjoy breathtaking views at Cape Rock Park or hike through Trail of Tears State Park, which commemorates the forced relocation of Native American tribes. The city also boasts a vibrant arts scene, with performances at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus and public art installations throughout town. Whether you're interested in history, outdoor adventures, or local cuisine, Cape Girardeau offers a rich and diverse experience.
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. Facility Highlights: In 1875, Father Joseph Schmidt, pastor of St. Mary's Parish in Cape Girardeau, invited three Franciscan Sisters to follow the call to serve those in need and start a hospital in Cape Girardeau. From its humble beginnings as a 12-patient hospital, Saint Francis Healthcare System has evolved in the 21st century from a local community Medical Center to the regional tertiary healthcare leader recognized nationally for quality and safety. Serving more than 715,000 people across a five-state region, the Healthcare System focuses on patient outcomes, experience and value. Anchored by Saint Francis Medical Center, a 306-bed nonprofit tertiary care institution, and supported by nearly 3,000 colleagues and more than 300 providers serving 29 counties, Saint Francis Healthcare System is a driving economic force in the region. As the largest healthcare system between St. Louis and Memphis, Saint Francis offers more than 50 specialties, including southeast Missouri's first Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and the region's only Level III Emergency and Trauma Center. Saint Francis Medical Partners, the employed physician group, employs 70 percent of primary care providers in the region and includes more than 40 outreach clinics. Location Highlights: Cape Girardeau, Missouri, is a charming city nestled along the Mississippi River, offering a blend of history, nature, and culture. Visitors can explore the historic downtown, featuring landmarks like the Red House Interpretive Center, which showcases the city's early trading history, and Fort D, a Civil War-era site. Nature lovers can enjoy breathtaking views at Cape Rock Park or hike through Trail of Tears State Park, which commemorates the forced relocation of Native American tribes. The city also boasts a vibrant arts scene, with performances at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus and public art installations throughout town. Whether you're interested in history, outdoor adventures, or local cuisine, Cape Girardeau offers a rich and diverse experience.