Associate Chief Operating Officer, Pathology Laboratory Services

Associate Chief Operating Officer, Pathology Laboratory Services University of Illinois - 4.2 Chicago, IL Job Details $228,898 - $381,290 a year 15 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Vendor relationship building Accreditation standards (regulatory compliance area) Financial analysis Team management Medical laboratory work Hospital regulatory compliance

Full Job Description Associate Chief Operating Officer, Pathology Laboratory Services Hiring Department :

Path Labs Location :

Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID :

1040394

Posting Close Date :

June 15, 2026

Salary:

The previously determined salary range for this position was $228,898 to $381,290. Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the full range for a position. About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.

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https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Position Summary The Associate Chief Operations Officer is directly accountable and responsible for strategic and operational oversight of all the Hospital Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Outreach Laboratory, and Blood Bank Services. Duties & Responsibilities Direct the department's daily operations including financial management, human resources, information systems, procurement, customer services and quality improvement. Actively engage in the development and implementation of the strategic planning process. Develop and implement policies, procedures, and objectives in support of and consistent with medical center and college of medicine goals and mission. Set department short and long-term goals. Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and with regulatory and accrediting bodies such as CAP and TJC. Develop and implement financial objectives, direct the financial planning process, and prepare and monitor departmental budgets. Ensure the cost of laboratory services are in line with benchmark targets. Plan and manage the process for maintaining existing business for the outreach laboratory and identifying new sales opportunities. Participate and comply with ongoing regulatory and accreditation readiness, quality management and process improvement of patient satisfaction with access and lab services. Oversee the evaluation and acquisition of capital equipment. Authorize the purchase and implementation of new technology, resources, and equipment Oversee space and renovation capital projects. Manage the contract and procurement process including research, development of requests for proposals, negotiation, vendor relations and contract development. Ensure ongoing human resources management and development including recruitment, performance evaluations, disciplinary process, and retention of staff. Plan, assign and review work of staff to ensure that group objectives are met. Hire, train, develop and manage staff to ensure that qualified staff exist to meet group objectives. Perform other related duties as assigned to support laboratory and institutional goals. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Master's degree in hospital administration, business administration or a related field required. A minimum of (7) years of management experience in a clinical laboratory setting is required. Knowledge of regulatory and accrediting requirements for laboratory services required. Demonstrates leadership, management. financial analysis, and planning skills. Strong human relations and communication skills. Demonstrates critical thinking, ability to resolve complex problems, and ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment. Preferred Qualifications American Society of Clinical Pathologist certification preferred. Doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, DCLS) or MBA with healthcare finance concentration. Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification. Fellow status in a professional health-related organization (e.g., FACHE) 10 years progressive leadership experience in academic medical center laboratory systems, including outreach or reference laboratory operations. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.