Director - Laboratory

Piedmont-Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is seeking a Laboratory Department leader to oversee strategic and day-to-day operations, ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. The role collaborates with the Medical Director, physicians, nursing, and outreach clinics to maintain high standards of care.

The position emphasizes staff development, policy development, and operational efficiency within a dynamic hospital environment in Georgia. A senior lab leadership background is expected.

Qualifikationen

• Requires Bachelor’s degree or higher in Medical Technology or related science.
• Associates degree with 7 years of Medical Technologist experience acceptable in lieu of Bachelor's.
• Master’s degree in business/health administration preferred.

Aufgaben

• Plans, directs and monitors strategic and tactical goals for the Laboratory Department with Medical Director and stakeholders.
• Directs day-to-day administrative aspects: financial, operational and HR issues.
• Develops and approves policies; ensures compliance with regulatory/accrediting agencies.
• Creates efficient, accountable team environment with staff, physicians, nursing and outreach clinics.
• Ensures highest standards of patient safety and quality.

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology, or other acceptable science

Associates in Medical Technology and 7 years of Medical Technologist experience

Master’s degree in Business Administration or Health Administration (Preferred)

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

When you join Piedmont, you’re not just changing your work environment. We open doors to real change in the lives we touch — especially yours. We’re committed to bringing award-winning care to communities across Georgia and celebrating the strength our diversity creates. Together, we’re doing big things. One employee, one team, and one community at a time.

Piedmont is a place where your work truly matters—and where you’re supported to do your best every day. We offer a collaborative culture, innovative resources, and leadership that is genuinely invested in your growth. With competitive benefits, wellness programs, and opportunities for advancement, you’ll have what you need to thrive now and build a strong future.

Responsibilities

Plans, directs and monitors strategic and tactical goals for the Laboratory Department in collaboration with the Medical Director and other clinical and operational stakeholders involved in the management of hospital laboratory services. Directs, monitors and manages all day-to-day administrative aspects of the department, including financial, operational and human resource issues. Develops and approves technical and operational policies and procedures, and ensures compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies. Creates a highly efficient, accountable, and collaborative team environment with staff and with customers (physicians, nursing, and outreach clinics). Responsible for ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and quality are followed and maintained.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology, or other acceptable science from a recognized college or university. Required or
• In Lieu of Bachelor's degree, Associates in Medical Technology and 7 years of Medical Technologist experience Required
• Master’s degree in Business Administration or Health Administration Preferred

Work Experience

• 5 years clinical experience and progressive leadership experience Required

Licenses and Certifications

• Certification in medical technology; certification as a medical technologist or medical laboratory scientist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), AMT (American Medical Technologists) or AAB (American Association of Bioanalysts). AAB provisional certification not accepted Required

Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital