Director Laboratory Full Time Days

Universal Health Services; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

401(K) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, FL seeks a Laboratory Director to oversee daily operations of the Clinical Laboratory and Transfusion services. You'll lead staffing, develop programs, ensure CAP/Joint Commission/CMS compliance, and coordinate fiscal/operational matters.

The role requires Florida licensure, a MT/MLS degree, and strong leadership experience. Excellent communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office are essential.

Qualifications

• Florida State licensure as a Medical Technologist (Supervisor preferred).
• BS degree in Medical Technology or Biological Sciences with master’s in business preferred.
• ASCP certification is preferred.
• Prior Director of Laboratory experience in acute setting preferred.
• Satisfactory completion of formal clinical laboratory training in an approved program. Minimum of three years of previous management and administrative experience is required Six or more years of recent and pertinent medical laboratory experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal skills required.
• Microsoft Office proficient required

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily operation and supervision of personnel in the Clinical Laboratory and Transfusion service Departments.
• Developing and implementing new programs, policies, procedures, protocols, and CAP/Joint Commission/CMS compliance as necessary.
• Coordinate and direct activities related to fiscal, operational, and technical matters.
• Manage documentation related to testing and resulting, and communication between Laboratory and ancillary/off-campus sites.
• Maintain professional interaction with hospital departments, medical staff, and the public; demonstrate service excellence.

Job description

Responsibilities

Responsible for the daily operation and supervision of the personnel working in the Clinical Laboratory and Transfusion service Departments. Assists in providing quality services in a cost-efficient manner by recommending and allocating appropriate staffing, Developing and implementing new programs, policies, procedures, protocols, and CAP/Joint commission/CMS compliance, as necessary. Serves to coordinate and direct activities related with management of fiscal, operational, and technical matters. Suggests changes and modifications to services that will improve margins. Provides professional, competent, safe, appropriate patient care from patients age newborn and older; management of all documentation related to testing and resulting, management of communication between the Laboratory and ancillary and off campus sites, both verbal and hardcopy documents. Maintains a professional, cooperative interaction with all hospital departments, medical staff, and the public in keeping with the mission and philosophy of Manatee Memorial Hospital Health System. Demonstrates Service Excellence at all times. Other duties as assigned.

About Manatee Memorial Hospital (MMH):

Manatee Memorial Hospital® in Bradenton, Florida, has served the citizens of Manatee, Sarasota and surrounding counties for over 70 years and has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval.

The 295-bed hospital with over 800 physicians, residents and allied health professionals, offers advanced healthcare services in a caring and compassionate environment. Services include cardiac care and cardiovascular medicine, emergency care for all ages, surgery services — including robotic-assisted surgery with the da Vinci® Surgical System, a weight–loss program, orthopedic services, outpatient and inpatient radiology and rehabilitation, respiratory care, sleep, oncology, wound care and women’s and children’s services. Manatee Memorial Hospital offers a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for babies with special needs and has the only Pediatric Center hospital-based outpatient multidisciplinary pediatric therapy center in Manatee County.

MMH offers comprehensive benefits such as:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

• Florida State licensure as a Medical Technologist (Supervisor preferred) under the provisions of Chapter 483. This Laboratory requires licensure in the specialties of Microbiology, Serology/Immunology, Immunohematology, Clinical Chemistry, and Hematology.
• BS degree in Medical Technology or Biological Sciences with master’s in business preferred.
• ASCP certification is preferred.
• Prior Director of Laboratory experience in acute setting preferred.
• Satisfactory completion of formal clinical laboratory training in an approved program. Minimum of three years of previous management and administrative experience is required Six or more years of recent and pertinent medical laboratory experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal skills required.
• Microsoft Office proficient required

EEO Statement

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