Director of Laboratory - Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN | Allina Health
About The Position
Are you an experienced Clinical Laboratory Director looking to lead a high-performing team in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area? We are seeking a dynamic leader to oversee hospital laboratory operations, ensure CLIA compliance, and maintain CAP accreditation standards. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of diagnostic services in a leading healthcare organization. Key Position Details: We are seeking an experienced Director of Laboratory to lead operations across five hospital laboratories in the Twin Cities metro area : Mercy Hospital (Coon Rapids) Unity Hospital (Fridley) St. Francis Regional Medical Center (Shakopee) Buffalo Hospital Cambridge Medical Center This role provides strategic leadership and oversight for clinical laboratory operations , ensuring compliance with CLIA , CAP , and other regulatory standards. You will manage budgets, staffing, and quality initiatives while fostering an environment of engagement and excellence.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related field
- 5+ years of progressive management accountability
- 5+ years of management experience, preferably in a Hospital Laboratory setting
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree
- Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) preferred or AMT certification preferred upon hire
Responsibilities
- Direct and oversee operations for multiple hospital laboratory sites.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements including CLIA and CAP accreditation.
- Develop and manage budgets, staffing plans, and operational strategies.
- Drive quality improvement initiatives and maintain high service levels.
- Collaborate with healthcare leadership to optimize laboratory performance.
Benefits
- Medical/Dental
- PTO/Time Away
- Retirement Savings Plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term/Long-term Disability
- Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
- Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
- Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
