The Laboratory Manager has 24/7 leadership responsibility of the daily operations of the department including, clinical, staffing, quality, and financial management. Ensures compliance with performance improvement processes and all regulatory bodies. Ensures an effective laboratory practice that is compliant and consistent with standards of practice. Implements strategies, processes, and standards to ensure operations support the key organizational and departmental initiatives such as quality of care and patient safety. Promotes collegial relationships between the unit and other departments or disciplines across the hospital. Responsible for employee coaching, training, hiring, counseling/discipline, performance assessment and payroll processes.