Laboratory Director | Hospital Leadership | $124K
About The Position
Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is hiring a Laboratory Director in Ottumwa, Iowa. This is an executive laboratory leadership opportunity reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer. The role involves leading operational, financial, regulatory, and strategic initiatives across hospital laboratory services. The Laboratory Director will be responsible for laboratory culture, team development, client growth, compliance, and service excellence. This position offers the opportunity to influence hospital operations and laboratory growth within a regional healthcare organization serving Southeast Iowa. It is a newly opened leadership position with significant operational impact and visibility.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent REQUIRED
- BA/BS in Medical Technology or scientific discipline REQUIRED
- Minimum 5 years supervisory or management experience REQUIRED
- Strong laboratory operations leadership experience REQUIRED
- Strong knowledge of CLIA, HIPAA, CAP, CMS, OIG, FMLA, ADA, and laboratory regulatory requirements REQUIRED
- Strong strategic planning, project management, and change management skills REQUIRED
- Strong communication and leadership skills REQUIRED
Nice To Haves
- Hospital or reference laboratory experience preferred
- Master's degree preferred
- Previous Director-level experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Establish laboratory vision, strategy, and operational direction
- Build and maintain a high-performing laboratory culture
- Lead employee recruitment, retention, engagement, and workforce development initiatives
- Manage laboratory budgets, financial performance, and operational goals
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies
- Drive client recruitment, retention, customer relations, and laboratory growth initiatives
- Oversee laboratory service delivery and coordination with hospital departments
- Support strategic planning, project management, and organizational change initiatives
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance potential available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
