Hospital Laboratory Director - Smyrna, TN

NavitasPartners • Smyrna, TN

1d • $93,000 - $120,000

About The Position

A leading healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Hospital Laboratory Director to oversee laboratory operations at a key medical center. This leadership role is responsible for managing laboratory services, ensuring regulatory compliance, optimizing staffing and financial performance, and maintaining high-quality patient care standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology, Biomedical Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field (required).
• National Medical Technologist (MT) Certification required.
• State licensure required where applicable.
• 3+ years of progressive laboratory management experience in a complex healthcare environment.
• Strong leadership, operational management, and regulatory compliance experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Previous hospital clinical laboratory experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily laboratory operations including staffing, hiring, orientation, training, and performance management.
• Provide leadership and coaching to laboratory staff while promoting a culture of quality, accountability, and excellence.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve operational efficiency, financial performance, and service quality.
• Manage laboratory budgets, conduct Monthly Operating Reviews (MORs), and monitor financial variances.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards including CAP, JCAHO, CLIA, FDA, and CMS.
• Maintain and update laboratory policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Manage vendor relationships, supply chain processes, and laboratory contracts.
• Collaborate with leadership teams to implement operational improvements and enhance patient care outcomes.
• Collect and evaluate operational feedback to support continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Full-time day shift schedule with no weekends
• Competitive compensation package with performance incentives.
• Sign-on bonus available.
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.
• Opportunity to lead and develop high-performing laboratory teams in a collaborative healthcare environment.

What This Job Offers

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