Laboratory Director

Laboratory Director – Alexandria, LAEmployment Type: Full-Time Schedule: Days Compensation: $47.10 – $70.66/hour Sign-On Bonus: Available on a Case-by-Case Basis Relocation Assistance: Available on a Case-by-Case BasisOverviewA large acute care hospital in central Louisiana is seeking an experienced Laboratory Director to oversee all laboratory and phlebotomy operations across a high-volume hospital laboratory environment.This executive laboratory leadership role is responsible for operational oversight, staffing strategy, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, financial performance, and multidisciplinary laboratory operations including Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, and Phlebotomy services.The ideal candidate is an experienced acute care laboratory leader with strong operational management skills, large-team leadership experience, and a deep understanding of hospital laboratory compliance, quality standards, and workflow optimization.Department OverviewApproximately 75 FTEsOversight of: Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, PhlebotomyReports directly to Facility COOLeadership opening due to retirement transitionHigh operational visibility within hospital executive structureResponsibilitiesDirect all operational, administrative, and clinical laboratory service activitiesLead staffing strategy, departmental workflow optimization, and productivity management across laboratory and phlebotomy servicesEnsure compliance with CLIA, CAP, Joint Commission, and regulatory laboratory standardsOversee quality assurance, quality improvement, and patient safety initiativesCollaborate with hospital leadership, physicians, pathology teams, and interdisciplinary departments to support efficient laboratory operationsManage laboratory budgeting, supply utilization, staffing performance, and operational metricsSupport onboarding, mentorship, competency validation, and leadership development for laboratory staffMaintain high standards for laboratory accuracy, turnaround times, and service excellenceDrive process improvement initiatives and operational efficiency strategies across all laboratory service linesQualificationsRequiredBachelor's degree or higher in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or biological/chemical/physical sciencesASCP certification requiredActive Medical Technologist state licensureRecent acute care laboratory leadership experience at the Manager or Supervisor levelStrong operational leadership and laboratory workflow management experiencePreferredExperience overseeing large laboratory teams with high FTE countsMulti-department acute care laboratory leadership experienceExperience within high-volume hospital laboratory environmentsStrong regulatory, compliance, and accreditation management experienceCompensation & BenefitsCompetitive laboratory executive compensation packageSign-on bonus potentialRelocation assistance availableComprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage401(k) with company matchEmployee Stock Purchase PlanPaid Time Off (PTO)Paid family leave eligibilityTuition assistance and certification supportEmployee wellness and mental health resourcesLeadership advancement opportunities within hospital operationsIdeal ForThis role is ideal for experienced Laboratory Managers, Blood Bank Leaders, or Hospital Laboratory Directors seeking executive-level operational oversight within a large acute care laboratory environment supporting multiple clinical laboratory specialties.Laboratory Director, Clinical Laboratory Director, Hospital Lab Director, Laboratory Leadership, Blood Bank Leadership, Medical Technologist Leadership, Acute Care Laboratory Management, ASCP Laboratory Director, Phlebotomy Operations, Louisiana Healthcare Leadership