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Hospital Laboratory Director

Hospital Laboratory Director

Texas Nursing Services • Nashville, TN, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Hospital Laboratory Director

The Hospital Laboratory Director is responsible for overall leadership, operational management, regulatory compliance, staffing strategy, and financial performance of a hospital-based clinical laboratory.

This role ensures compliance with CAP, CLIA, CMS, FDA, and Joint Commission standards while driving quality improvement, fiscal accountability, and operational efficiency across complex laboratory services.

Location: Nashville, TN Employment Type: Full-Time Schedule: Days | No Weekends Salary: $93,000 $120,000 Incentive Bonus: Up to 17.5% Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 Relocation: Case-by-case

Key Responsibilities

  • Direct all clinical laboratory operations and programs.
  • Ensure compliance with CAP, CLIA, CMS, FDA, and Joint Commission standards.
  • Oversee staffing, hiring, competency validation, and performance management.
  • Lead department budgeting and financial performance.
  • Prepare Monthly Operating Review reports.
  • Manage vendor relationships and supply contracts.
  • Develop and maintain laboratory policies and procedures.
  • Monitor productivity, quality metrics, and service performance.
  • Implement continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Provide leadership, coaching, and development for laboratory staff.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelors Degree in: Medical Technology, Biomedical Science, Biology, Chemistry
  • National Certification as a Medical Technologist (ASCP or equivalent)
  • Active Tennessee laboratory license (required for submission)
  • Minimum 3+ years progressive laboratory management experience
  • Leadership experience in complex clinical laboratory operations

Preferred Qualifications

  • Masters Degree
  • Hospital-based clinical laboratory leadership experience

Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge

  • CAP Accreditation
  • CLIA Compliance
  • CMS Regulations
  • FDA Standards
  • Joint Commission Standards
  • Laboratory Quality Assurance
  • Laboratory Financial Management
  • Policy & Procedure Governance

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Strong regulatory and survey readiness experience
  • Proven operational and financial leadership
  • Experience managing complex hospital lab environments
  • Data-driven decision maker
  • Skilled communicator with executive presence

Compensation & Benefits Summary

  • Base salary: $93,000 $120,000
  • Incentive bonus up to 17.5%
  • $10,000 sign-on bonus
  • Relocation assistance available
  • Full medical, dental, vision benefits
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • PTO and paid leave programs
  • Tuition assistance
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