Job Description

Operations Manager – Anatomic Pathology

Location: Near Lyndhurst, OH

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Hours: 40 hours per week

Compensation: $95,000–$115,000 annually

Additional Incentives: Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available

About the Opportunity

Lighthouse Lab Services is partnering with an established healthcare organization to identify an experienced Operations Manager to oversee laboratory and pathology operations near the Lyndhurst, Ohio area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a healthcare operations leader with a strong background in team management, financial performance, and process improvement. The Operations Manager will oversee daily operations across multiple laboratory and pathology practice locations while supporting strategic growth, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and exceptional service delivery.

Working closely with physician leadership, senior management, and cross-functional teams, this individual will help drive business performance, develop high-performing teams, optimize staffing and resources, and identify opportunities to improve laboratory operations.

The ideal candidate is a strategic, results-oriented leader who can balance day-to-day operational needs with long-term business objectives in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Strategic Planning

• Oversee daily operations across multiple laboratory and pathology practice locations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and consistency.
• Develop and implement operational strategies that support business growth, profitability, and organizational objectives.
• Monitor operational performance metrics, productivity, service quality, and workflow efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve resource utilization, and enhance operational effectiveness.
• Support strategic initiatives, business expansion, and the development of new operational capabilities.
• Partner with physician leaders and senior management to establish priorities and achieve business objectives.

Leadership & Team Development

• Supervise, support, and develop managers, technical personnel, and operational teams.
• Establish clear performance expectations and promote accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Evaluate staffing requirements and develop workforce plans aligned with operational demand and business needs.
• Support employee recruitment, onboarding, training, coaching, and professional development.
• Address operational and personnel challenges while fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Encourage effective communication and collaboration across laboratory and administrative teams.

Financial & Business Management

• Manage operational budgets, monitor expenses, and oversee financial performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability, control costs, and optimize labor and other resources.
• Analyze operational and financial metrics to evaluate performance and support data-driven decision-making.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve productivity and operational efficiency.
• Support business planning and growth initiatives in partnership with senior leadership.

Quality & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure laboratory and pathology operations comply with applicable healthcare regulations, accreditation requirements, and organizational policies.
• Support quality assurance programs and monitor operational standards across all locations.
• Identify performance gaps and implement corrective actions to maintain quality and consistency.
• Promote a culture of compliance, patient safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Client Relations & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, healthcare organizations, physician partners, and other key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Human Resources, Billing, Information Technology, Sales, and other corporate departments to resolve operational challenges.
• Support client retention, business development, and initiatives designed to expand the organization's market presence.
• Communicate operational performance, business needs, and improvement opportunities to senior leadership.
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives that support organizational growth and service excellence.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in healthcare administration, laboratory operations, anatomic pathology, or a related healthcare environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets, staff, and operational performance.
• Strong leadership and team development skills, with the ability to motivate employees and manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop and implement operational strategies that improve efficiency and support business growth.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple locations and collaborate with physician leadership and corporate teams.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulatory requirements and laboratory accreditation standards preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary of $95,000–$115,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Sign-on bonus.
• Relocation assistance available.
• Full-time, benefits-eligible position.
• Monday–Friday schedule with standard daytime hours.
• Opportunity to lead operations across multiple laboratory and pathology practice locations.
• Collaborative working environment with physician leadership and senior management.
• Opportunity to influence operational strategy, financial performance, and business growth.
• Benefits package offered by the employer.

Interested in Learning More?

If you're an experienced healthcare operations leader with a background in laboratory management, anatomic pathology, or multi-site healthcare operations, we encourage you to apply.

Connect with Lighthouse Lab Services to learn more about this Operations Manager opportunity near Lyndhurst, Ohio.

About Us

At Lighthouse Lab Services, we offer solutions to help start, grow, and run clinical laboratories. Our recruiting team has over 22 years of proven success placing job seekers in positions ranging from entry-level Medical Technologists to seasoned Laboratory Directors. We recruit nationwide for permanent and travel positions with clients ranging from small hospitals to large reference laboratories.

It is the policy of Lighthouse Lab Services to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual

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