Director, Hospital Laboratory Services

Atlantic Health System•Morristown, NJ

10h

About The Position

The Director of Hospital Laboratory Services provides strategic and operational leadership for all hospital-based laboratories across Atlantic Health’s seven-hospital system. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality, efficient, and compliant laboratory operations that support clinical excellence and organizational goals. The Director sets departmental goals, establishes standards of practice, and oversees medical, technical, and administrative functions across all laboratory sites. They ensure full compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies, including CLIA, CAP, and Joint Commission, while driving continuous improvement in service delivery and quality outcomes. As the primary liaison with hospital executive teams and medical leadership, the Director collaborates closely with CLIA directors, nursing leaders, and other stakeholders to address service needs, introduce new capabilities, and monitor performance through service level agreements and quality metrics. The Director also leads financial planning and budget management in conjunction with the Director of Business Operations, applying LEAN A3 methodology to optimize resources and investigate variances. They oversee staffing, recruitment, and leadership development, ensuring alignment with productivity benchmarks and system-wide standards. This role requires a visionary leader with deep expertise in laboratory science, regulatory compliance, and enterprise operations—someone capable of driving innovation while maintaining excellence across a complex, multi-site healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

Leads and evaluates managers, supervisors, and staff across all hospital-based laboratories.
Collaborates with VP, Medical Director, ACL Director, Business Operations Director, Technical Directors, Quality Director and CLIA Directors to align goals, budgets, staffing, and equipment needs.
Oversees quality assurance programs and prepares monthly service level reports for hospital executive leadership.
Ensures compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies across all laboratory operations.
Develops and manages departmental budgets, capital planning, and financial strategies using A3 Practical Problem-Solving methodology.
Implements and maintains data systems for lab operations, reporting, and inventory control.
Coordinates laboratory services across departments and facilities to ensure consistency and excellence.
Recruits, develops, and manages leadership talent; evaluates staffing using benchmarking and productivity tools.
Establishes standardized team member policies and practices in collaboration with ACL and VP of Laboratory Services.
Engages with vendors, educators, and academic institutions to support innovation and growth.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
Life & AD&D Insurance.
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
PTO & Paid Sick Leave
Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
Backup and On-Site Childcare
Well-Being Rewards
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance