Laboratory Manager-Full Time Days-Adena Main Lab

Job description

Lab Manager– ARMC (Days) FT
Lab Manager
At Adena Health, professional roles shape the systems, strategy, and operational excellence that support patient care across Southern Ohio. These positions are a great fit for leaders and specialists who value purpose-driven work and community impact.
Mission Statement: “Called to serve our communities”.
Guiding Principle: “Let all that you do be done in love”.
Vision: To be the region's most trusted partner in healthcare.
Values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, and Trust.
Position Highlights:
• Position: Lab Manager
• Salary: Based on Years of Experience & Job description requirements
• Work Life Balance: Full-Time | Day Shift
• Location/Department: Chillicothe – Lab
• Reports to: Gregory Warren

At Adena Health, professional roles shape the systems, strategy, and operational excellence that support patient care across Southern Ohio. These positions are a great fit for leaders and specialists who value purpose-driven work and community impact.
Why Adena?
• Community-centered decision making
• Leadership visibility and cross-functional collaboration
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Growth-focused culture
• Opportunity to influence real healthcare outcomes

Does Adena offer growth opportunities?
Growth at Adena isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s built through relationships, mentorship, and opportunity.
Caregivers are encouraged to explore career paths that fit their strengths and interests through:
• Emerging leader and leadership development programs
• Tuition assistance and education support
• Skill-building and lateral career opportunities
• Visibility with leaders who recognize potential early

What You’ll Do
Position Summary: The Manager, Laboratory Services is responsible for daily operations, problem resolution, quality improvement, coordination of section and site functions, allocation of resources, and staff development. This position ensures compliance with all Adena Health policies and procedures and regulatory standards. The Manager makes decisions independently and in collaboration with others. The position has occasional direct patient contact and access to confidential employee, patient, and financial information.
Minimum Qualifications Required Educational Degree : Bachelor’s Degree Major/Area of Concentration:
Preferred Education: Required Certifications, Credentials and Licenses : De-escalation training within 6 months.
Preferred Certifications, Credentials and Licenses : Certification as a MT (ASCP) or equivalent certification required.
Required Experience: Five years of experience in a clinical laboratory with two years of experience in a supervisory position required
Preferred Experience: Job Specific Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Demonstrated knowledge of all functions of a clinical laboratory.
Job Specific Essential Functions
• Supports patient experience objectives for the department and provides leadership and direction for departmental quality/service improvement initiatives.
• Develops staff through effective orientation, coaching, counseling, and performance management

. • FTE and budget management – coordinates the allocation of human and other resources in the department.
• Communicates proactively, effectively and professionally through networking with all appropriate members of Adena Health and the community.
• Develops, maintains, and ensures compliance with department policies and procedures in compliance with Adena Health policies and procedures and regulatory standards.
• Coordinates and manages daily operations of the department to maximize efficiency and maintain operations within approved budget.
• Identifies staff educational needs and implements development plans to facilitate competency of staff.
• Demonstrates high standards in standards of behavior/customer service through all interactions with patients/families, peers, direct reports, physicians, and community

Why Caregivers Stay?
• Reliable compensation
• Strong healthcare coverage options
• 3.5% retirement match with automatic annual increase
• PTO that grows with tenure
• Visible leadership impact within a regional health system

Ready to Explore?
If you’re seeking meaningful professional work where strategy meets community impact — we’d love to connect. Apply today to be connected directly with a Talent Acquisition representative!
Adena Health System is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class