
American Esoteric Laboratories: Regional Clinical Laboratory Leader
American Esoteric Laboratories (AEL) stands as the largest independent regional clinical laboratory in the MidSouth, serving healthcare providers across eight states with comprehensive diagnostic services for over 60 years. As the MidSouth Division of Sonic Healthcare USA-one of the world's largest medical diagnostics companies-AEL combines global expertise with community-focused laboratory medicine, operating state-of-the-art facilities throughout Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Missouri, and Arkansas.
Advanced Diagnostic Services and Technology
Headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, AEL operates a full-service core laboratory alongside AEL East in Knoxville and maintains convenient patient service centers throughout the region. The organization offers an extensive test menu of both routine and specialized esoteric testing, leveraging advanced information technology solutions to automate electronic assay ordering and result reporting with industry-leading turnaround times. Accredited by the College of American Pathologists with CLIA approval, AEL delivers quality care and innovative solutions that healthcare providers depend on.
Culture of Healthcare Heroes
AEL's mission centers on advancing the health and wellbeing of communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions. Quality is embedded in the organization's DNA, reflected in a workplace culture that celebrates problem-solving, patient care passion, and operational excellence. The team emphasizes safety, compliance, and quality control while maintaining the personalized service that defines regional healthcare leadership.
Career Growth and Team Support
- Opportunities across laboratory operations, specimen processing, pathology, and clinical services
- Access to global resources and expertise through Sonic Healthcare network
- Professional development in cutting-edge diagnostic technologies
- Collaborative work environment emphasizing medical leadership
- Career advancement pathways in healthcare diagnostics
Comprehensive Benefits and Work Life Balance
AEL invests in its team members with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a 401(k) with company match. Employees enjoy free lab services for themselves and dependents, paid time off, paid holidays, and a workplace culture that fosters belonging and community. The organization recognizes that healthcare heroes deserve appreciation, satisfaction from helping people, and genuine opportunities to grow their careers while maintaining work-life balance.
Mission
AEL is a community-based leader in laboratory medicine, dedicated to provide quality care, innovative solutions, and personal service.
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Regional Vice President Operations Midsouth
Description
Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:
AEL, is seeking a dynamic Regional Vice President, Operations to drive financial performance and operational excellence within our the Mid-South Division.
Reporting directly to the Division President, the RVP, Operations will play an integral role in translating strategic objectives into operational plans that drive efficiency, growth, and profitability. This role will consistently live and lead our Core Values of service excellence, continuous improvement, respect, confidentiality, and accountability.
In This Role, You Will
- Directs the operations function in conjunction with business growth, introduction of new operational systems, meeting organizational financial objectives, and meeting organizational goals in relation to safety, quality, and timely delivery of products or services.
- Assists with development of organization's structure, policies, practices, and attainment of operating goals, while maintaining some management responsibility.
- Assist in upgrading the management talent base within operations to achieve growth and meet market needs.
- Coordinates needed support to operations areas through intradepartmental interface for smooth workflow and cost-efficient product or service.
- Manages and assists in coordinating efforts between support departments within the organization.
- Contributes to the overall short-term and long-range planning process and in the establishment and assessment of the organization's annual operating budget.
- Participates in the investigation and implementation of new services, and product or systems technologies to meet the organization's objectives.
- Establishes, implements, revises, and maintains policies and procedures related to operations.
- Complies with all State, Federal, professional regulations as well as company and departmental rules, polices, and procedural manuals.
- Extensive travel.
- Performs other duties as assigned
All You Need, Is
- Leadership experience in a multi-state operational business
- Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Administration or a related discipline.
- A minimum of 10 years of progressive laboratory operations management, with proven success in a leadership capacity.
- Strong leadership, strategic planning, and problem solving skills with experience in leading cross-functional teams.
- Excellent negotiation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and drive change across the organization.
- Proven ability to drive operational excellence, implement process improvements, and optimize costs.
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple priorities.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
We'Ll Give You
- Appreciation for your work
- A feeling of satisfaction that you've helped people
- Opportunity to grow in your profession
- Free lab services for you and your dependents
- Work-life balance, including Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Help saving for retirement, with a 401(k) plus a company match
- A sense of belonging - we're a community!
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Work Shift
Job Category: Laboratory Operations
Company
Sonic Healthcare USA is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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