Lab Director

Lab Director

Location: Bartlett, Tennessee (Onsite) Employment Type: Full-Time

The Lab Director is responsible for overseeing all laboratory operations, ensuring high-quality testing, regulatory compliance, and efficient department management. This leadership role includes responsibility for budgeting, staff management, and technical oversight across laboratory services within an acute care setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage annual operating and capital budgets for the laboratory

• Direct daily operations and ensure efficient workflow across all lab departments

• Lead, hire, discipline, and manage laboratory staff

• Ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance of laboratory testing

• Oversee laboratory technical development, implementation, and integration

• Support instrument acquisition, logistics, and laboratory information systems (LIS) integration

• Ensure compliance with CLIA and regulatory standards

• Collaborate with hospital leadership to align lab services with organizational goals

• Perform additional duties as required

Must-Have Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related health science

• 5+ years of hospital laboratory experience with management responsibilities

• Meets CLIA General Supervisor requirements

• Certification (ASCP, NCA, AMT, or equivalent)

• Strong leadership and team management skills

Required Skills

• Budget management (operational and capital)

• Laboratory operations oversight

• Quality assurance and compliance

• Staff supervision and performance management

• Laboratory systems and process optimization

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

• Master's degree in Healthcare or Business-related field

• Prior Lab Director experience

• Advanced certifications (ASCP/NCA preferred)

Industry Experience

• Acute care hospital laboratory required

Education

• Bachelor's degree required

• Master's degree preferred

Additional Notes

• Leadership role with full operational responsibility

• Relocation assistance available for strong candidates

• Interview travel reimbursement provided