Skip to main content
Talent Network
Team Members
Saved Jobs
CommonSpirit Logo
Chi Logo
Dignity Health Logo
Virginia Mason Logo
Welcome to CommonSpirit Careers

The power of humankindness works here

Director Laboratory Services

  • CHI Health Immanuel
  • Omaha, Nebraska
Apply

About Us

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

Our Mission

As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all. To learn more about a calling that defines and unites, please click here for more information about our mission, vision, and values.

The posted compensation range of $49.54 - $73.70 /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.

Job ID
2026-467396
Employment Type
Full Time
Department
Laboratory Services
Hours/Pay Period
80
Weekly Schedule
8-5
Shift
Day
Remote
No
Category
Management

Job Summary and Responsibilities

The Director of Laboratory Services at Immanuel Medical Center directs and oversees the 24-hour operations of the clinical laboratory to meet organizational needs and comply with federal and state requirements. Directors may be assigned responsibility for multiple sites or departments. Directs, plans, organizes and implements strategies, and initiatives to enhance and support the operations of the clinical laboratories to ensure high quality, efficient, and cost-effective operations. Directs and oversees laboratory specimen collection, specimen processing, on-site, point of care, and send-out testing services. Collaborates with facility administrative and clinical leadership in the planning and implementation of policies and procedures, programs, and initiatives that support the mission, growth and success of the institution. Provides 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.

  • Responsible for the overall administration of all laboratory operations.
  • Monitors employee and departmental performance to ensure adherence to policies and procedures, timelines and regulatory requirements
  • Stays current on lab tech and methods; ensures swift and ongoing compliance with all regulatory (federal, state) changes.
  • Develops, implements, and ensures adherence to policies and procedures.
  • Designs and manages quality monitoring systems, initiating and tracking corrective actions; evaluates systems and swiftly resolves quality/service concerns.
  • Oversees equipment maintenance, procurement, and standards.
  • Manages and develops staff through direction, evaluation, coaching, training, and delegation; fosters open communication.
  • Recruits staff, manages staffing levels and productivity, and ensures complete training documentation.
  • Implements lab policies based on national/regulatory standards; represents the hospital on committees and participates in national lab efforts.
Job Requirements

Required:

  • Bachelor's of Science-Biological or Chemical Sciences as defined by CLIA
  • Min 3 years of leadership exp

Preferred: 

  • Master's of Science-Biological or Chemical Sciences as defined by CLIA
  • 1 yr leadership exp
Where You'll Work

CHI Health Immanuel, located in North Omaha just off of I-680 on 72nd Street, offers a full-service hospital, cancer center, rehabilitation center, specialty spine hospital and more. For well over a century, our commitment to serve our community inspires our staff to provide the highest quality of care to all who we have the privilege to serve.

Total Rewards

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

Apply

Map this location

Look for gyms, restaurants, doctors and schools in the area.

Map this location

CommonSpirit Health™ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please click here [PDF].

CommonSpirit Health™ will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). External hires must pass a post-offer, pre-employment background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with an arrest and/or conviction will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, ban the box laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (415) 438-5575 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). CommonSpirit Health™ participates in E-Verify.

You have not viewed any jobs yet.

You have not saved any jobs yet.

Related Content