Mad River Community Hospital offers a friendly, family oriented and welcoming workplace with excellent benefits. Come join our family of dedicated professional staff, where you can take pride in being a part of an exceptional team!
Job Summary
The Clinical Laboratory Services Manager reports to the CNO and is directly responsible for the management of all services related to the clinical laboratory and pathology, including:
- planning, directing, controlling, coordinating, and integrating medical and non-medical activities of the laboratory;
- staffing and coordinating lab services to ensure optimal quality
- continuous regulatory compliance through oversight of processes, policies and procedures within the lab
- responsibly managing supplies, equipment, and productivity to ensure efficient and cost-effective operations that support the hospital’s mission
- performing all functions of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist as needed to facilitate delivery of services.
The Lab Manager leads a team of 8 Clinical Laboratory Scientists, 12 phlebotomists/lab assistants, and 3 registration staff, with full accountability for a COLA-accredited laboratory processing approximately 400,000 tests annually. Point-of-care testing oversight is included in the portfolio. The department operates 24/7.
Near-term priorities include stabilizing and developing the team, overseeing the implementation of two new analyzers arriving in late 2026, and leading an auto-verification project. The department carries a clean survey history and has newer equipment in place or on the way.
This role requires someone comfortable working the bench at approximately 20% of time. Cross-coverage is part of the culture at a facility of this size, and this leader needs to model it.
COMPENSATION
$140,000 - $160,000 depending on experience. Relocation assistance available on a reimbursement basis. Full health insurance benefits, paid vacation and sick leave are included.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Current CLS License – will need California licensure upon starting work
- ASCP certification
- Bachelor of Science degree
- Three to five years of experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist
- Three to five years of experience as a lab supervisor/manager, preferably in a hospital setting.
BENEFITS
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Prescription insurance
- Life/AD&D insurance
- Vacation pay
- Sick Leave pay
- 401(k) plans
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discounts
- Relocation assistance
SCHEDULE
- Day shift
- Weekends as needed
To Apply:
Please visit the Careers page on our web site, www.madriverhospital.com and apply via our Portal by clicking the link “Apply Now”. Or you may email your resume and/or application to HRTeam-at-MadRiverHospital.com; or by fax (707-826-8221).
Employment with MRCH is contingent upon passing a post-offer, pre-employment background check and drug screen.
Mad River Community Hospital: A Unique Acute Care Facility
The friendly university city of Arcata, CA is home to Mad River Community Hospital, nestled between the redwoods and the Pacific Ocean, just minutes away from a river, bay, beaches and forests. Mad River Community Hospital is committed to providing the best care for our patients and a balanced work-life integration for our staff.
In addition to acute care and surgical services, the hospital provides emergency services. The hospital operates several outpatient clinics, including surgery, orthopedic, occupational health, pain management, wound care, behavioral health, three primary care clinics, and two physical therapy/sports rehabilitation clinics in Arcata and Willow Creek. There is a 2-acre on-site farm that provides our cafeteria with produce for serving patients and staff.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Mad River Community Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Mad River Community Hospital complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. 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.
Humboldt County – Northern California Redwood Coast
The friendly university city of Arcata, CA is home to Mad River Community Hospital, nestled between the redwoods and the Pacific Ocean, just minutes away from a river, bay, beaches and forests. Arcata is an open-minded and welcoming small city, valuing diversity, culture, art, entrepreneurship, and the protection of its beautiful natural environment. Arcata is just 80 miles south of the Oregon border and 275 miles north of San Francisco, known for clean ocean air, moderate temperatures and beautiful landscapes with giant redwoods, flowing rivers and farmlands.
Our Community
Humboldt County is home to a vibrant community and culture, with beautifully preserved Victorian-era historic towns and more artists per capita than any other county in California. Arcata offers a mild climate year-round, with many amenities of larger cities but with a small-town feel and strong sense of community. Our community is rich in the arts: music, theater, and dance performances, art galleries, hand-crafted woodwork, textiles, and visual artwork in all mediums.
Arcata is just minutes away from pristine mountains, clean, uncrowded Pacific beaches and six mountain-fed rivers. Outdoor adventures abound: cycling, fishing, kayaking, rafting, rock climbing, agate hunting, beachcombing, camping, hiking, backpacking, surfing, golfing and more. With more old-growth redwoods and stretches of undeveloped coast than anywhere else in California, Humboldt County easily earns its rank among the top US destinations and one of the most beautiful counties in the U.S.
Arcata is known for a variety of locally owned specialty farm-to-table cafes and restaurants, serving exquisite, award-winning foods, wines, microbrews, and spirits, many of which are also available in our local markets. Community farms sell their fresh organic produce and flowers at the weekly farmers market, where you can also find many more locally made goods and sundries.
Arcata is home to California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt - one of only three Polytechnic universities in California. Cal Poly Humboldt offers bachelors, masters and credential programs in a wide variety of majors, including a STEM program. Our K-12 school system is outstanding and offers options of public, charter, and private schools that provide a variety of programs and initiatives for youth of all ages.
The local airport is serviced by United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Breeze Airways, with daily flights to San Francisco, Los Angeles, Burbank, Las Vegas, SeaTac, Provo, Utah, and Denver, Colorado.
With all this going for it, it’s easy to see why so many people call the north coast Home!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $140,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
