Lab Manager Jobs in Houston, MN (NOW HIRING)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Position Details:

• FTE: 1.0, 40 hours/week

• Shift: M-F, Days

• Location:La Crosse, WI

• Work Type:Hybrid, with some on-site presence required and the ability to work from home

• Starting Salary: $74,443.20 + more for experience.

• Benefits: Competitive benefits package, including our top-rated retirement plan

Position Summary:

Emplify Health is seeking a self-driven Program Manager to support Cardiac Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, and Surgery. This is a brand new role with room to grow and the opportunity to help shape future operational programs. The ideal candidate will be someone who naturally looks for opportunities, digs into data, identifies financial efficiencies, and helps drive improvements across surgical and procedural services.

This role serves as a member of the leadership team and contributes to the organization's strategic, financial, and operational goals. The Program Manager will oversee budgets, support supply and equipment management, analyze data and variances, and help guide cost-effective decision-making. This position will also play a key role in evaluating and implementing future ITDS-type programs, including potential supply management system improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and monitor operational and capital budgets for perioperative departments

• Analyze financial and operational data to support decision-making, ROI reviews, and variance reporting

• Identify cost savings opportunities through product trend monitoring, pricing review, and vendor negotiations

• Oversee procurement, inventory management, and equipment purchasing for surgical and procedural services

• Facilitate new product evaluations, product conversions, and implementation of supply and technology changes

• Collaborate with Biomed, Coding/Billing, and enterprise partners to support equipment maintenance, charge capture, and operational alignment

• Prepare and present reports, cost-benefit analyses, and recommendations to support business and operational planning

What you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, finance, or a related field. Master's degree in Healthcare Administration or Business Administration (MBA) desired.

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a healthcare or business leadership role required. Experience working with business plans and quality improvement projects.

• Healthcare experience a plus.

• Ability to work on-site in La Crosse, WI on a weekly basis.

What you'll get:

• A highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated

• Competitive Benefits: A comprehensive and generous benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member

• Substantial retirement contribution including a 401k match & annual discretionary base contribution

• Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need

• Professional Development:Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, and our Career Development Center

• Additional Employee Discounts and PerksOther benefits include a Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and AD&D, optional short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, pet insurance, Inspire & Celebrate colleague recognition and rewards program, a discount program, and more!

About us:

Emplify Health is comprised of two of the Midwest's most respected healthcare systems, Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System. Once neighbors, we are now partners, united in our mission to provide exceptional care to our communities. As a not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network, we have headquarters in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. Our extensive network includes 11 hospitals and more than 100 clinics, serving 67 cities and rural communities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. With over 4,500 dedicated nurses and providers, we are committed to delivering primary, specialty and emergency care, along with innovative medical education programs. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267.

We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values - belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility - our pillars set our foundation and our future.

Equal Opportunity Employer