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Director Laboratory

Mercy Medical Center Merced Merced, California
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The posted compensation range of $60.24 - $89.60 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2026-474508 Employment Type Full Time Department Clinical Laboratory Services Hours/Pay Period 80 Shift Day Weekly Schedule Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) Remote No Category Laboratory

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As the Director of Laboratory Services for Mercy Medical Center Merced, you will direct and oversee the 24-hour operations of the clinical laboratories to meet our organizational needs and ensure compliance with federal and state requirements. You will direct, plan, organize and implement strategies and key initiatives to enhance and support the operations of the clinical laboratories to ensure high quality, efficient, and cost-effective operations. You will also direct and oversee laboratory specimen collection, processing, on-site, point of care, and send-out testing services.

In this role you will collaborate with hospital administrative and clinical leaders in the planning and implementation of policies and procedures, programs, and initiatives that support the mission, growth and success of Mercy Medical Center Merced. You will be a visible and engaging leader, providing direction to department personnel to achieve operational and technical objectives including workflow design, service quality, financial performance, regulatory compliance, personnel management, patient satisfaction, and employee engagement.

If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to help shape healthcare in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.

Benefits and offerings for this position include (plus much more!):

  • Relocation assistance.
  • Annual performance-based bonus program.
  • Annual employer contribution to retirement program (no employee contribution needed).
  • Medical benefits for the employee at no payroll deduction.
  • Flexible Time Away program.
Job Requirements
Required Education and Experience: 
  • Bachelor’s degree in biological or chemical sciences, as defined by CLIA, required.
  • Minimum of three combined years of leadership experience as a supervisor, manager or director at a moderate or high complexity laboratory required.
Required Licensure: 
  • Current license as a Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) in the State of CA required.

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Where You'll Work

Founded in 1873, Dignity Health - Mercy Medical Center is a 186-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Merced, California. Serving over 150,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II NICU, heart care, the Mercy Cancer Center, and a family birth center. Additionally, Merced Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.

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