Director of Laboratory Services & Quality Improvement

Piedmont-Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

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)

Job description

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.