Hospital Laboratory Director

Texas Nursing Services • Nashville, TN

5h • $93,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Hospital Laboratory Director is responsible for overall leadership, operational management, regulatory compliance, staffing strategy, and financial performance of a hospital-based clinical laboratory. This role ensures compliance with CAP, CLIA, CMS, FDA, and Joint Commission standards while driving quality improvement, fiscal accountability, and operational efficiency across complex laboratory services.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in: Medical Technology, Biomedical Science, Biology, Chemistry
• National Certification as a Medical Technologist (ASCP or equivalent)
• Active Tennessee laboratory license (required for submission)
• Minimum 3+ years progressive laboratory management experience
• Leadership experience in complex clinical laboratory operations

Nice To Haves

• Masters Degree
• Hospital-based clinical laboratory leadership experience
• Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge CAP Accreditation CLIA Compliance CMS Regulations FDA Standards Joint Commission Standards
• Laboratory Quality Assurance
• Laboratory Financial Management
• Policy & Procedure Governance
• Strong regulatory and survey readiness experience
• Proven operational and financial leadership
• Experience managing complex hospital lab environments
• Data-driven decision maker
• Skilled communicator with executive presence

Responsibilities

• Direct all clinical laboratory operations and programs.
• Ensure compliance with CAP, CLIA, CMS, FDA, and Joint Commission standards.
• Oversee staffing, hiring, competency validation, and performance management.
• Lead department budgeting and financial performance.
• Prepare Monthly Operating Review reports.
• Manage vendor relationships and supply contracts.
• Develop and maintain laboratory policies and procedures.
• Monitor productivity, quality metrics, and service performance.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development for laboratory staff.

Benefits

• Incentive bonus up to 17.5%
• $10,000 sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance available
• Full medical, dental, vision benefits
• 401(k) with employer match
• PTO and paid leave programs
• Tuition assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director