Director, Hospital Labs

Sonora Quest Laboratories / Laboratory Sciences of Arizona • Casa Grande, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is accountable for leading, managing and directing assigned responsibilities and functions that contribute to the operational and financial success of the hospital clinical laboratory. As a strategic, people-centered laboratory leader, you will drive hospital-based clinical operations for one of the nation’s most advanced integrated lab systems, supporting care delivery across the continuum. The role involves leading high-performing teams, elevating quality and regulatory readiness, and championing innovation in a fast-moving, mission-driven environment. This is an opportunity to shape the future of hospital laboratory services through visionary leadership, operational mastery, and a commitment to service excellence, directly advancing community health and strengthening one of Arizona’s most trusted healthcare partners.

Requirements

• Must possess a strong knowledge of business and/or healthcare as normally obtained through the completion of a bachelor’s degree in business, health care administration or related field.
• Must be qualified as a technical supervisor OR as a general supervisor depending on the specific site or discipline, as defined under CLIA ’88 regulations.
• Must have four (4) years leadership experience with direct reports and management level responsibility.
• A significant understanding and knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures of different software programs is required.
• Oral/written communication skills.
• Analytical/strategic skills.
• Must possess the ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree
• Green Belt Certification
• Additional related education and/or experience

Responsibilities

• Leading, managing and directing assigned responsibilities and functions that contribute to the operational and financial success of the hospital clinical laboratory.
• Providing direct supervision to 1-2 administrative staff and up to 8 to 10 technical staff.
• Directing personnel actions and/ or overseeing recruiting, new hire actions, interviewing and selection of new staff, salary determinations, training, and personnel evaluations.
• Ensuring department expenditures are in line with annual budget requirements.
• Overseeing work schedule and daily activities of department staff.
• Providing quality, timely, reliable and consistent services.

Benefits

• Option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits.
• May be eligible for Management or Sales Incentive Programs as part of your Total Rewards package.
• Comprehensive benefit package for all benefit-eligible positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees