Hospital Laboratory Director

Clinical Management Consultants; Arizona; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Clinical Management Consultants is seeking a Hospital Laboratory Director in Southern Arizona to lead the inpatient laboratory at a critical-access facility.

This role blends strategic oversight with hands-on leadership, ensuring reliable testing, quality control, regulatory readiness, and efficient workflows to support patient care and clinical decisions. You will collaborate with executive and medical leadership while building a strong team of laboratory professionals.

Job description

Bring big-picture leadership to a close-knit healthcare setting as a Hospital Laboratory Director in Southern Arizona, where meaningful work and wide-open adventure make an exciting combination!

This Hospital Laboratory Director opportunity offers the chance to make a visible difference in a community hospital where access to dependable diagnostic services matters every day. For a healthcare professional drawn to rural healthcare, the appeal is clear: meaningful connections with clinical colleagues, a direct line of sight between laboratory performance and patient care, and the opportunity to champion quality close to home. The hospital’s system affiliation adds the appeal of a broader professional network while preserving the community-centered purpose of a smaller facility.

The Hospital Laboratory Director will lead the Inpatient Laboratory within a critical-access facility, bringing strategic oversight to diagnostic services that support timely clinical decisions. This system-affiliate setting combines the hands‑on scope of community hospital laboratory leadership with opportunities for collaboration beyond the local campus. Priorities include reliable testing, quality control, regulatory readiness, laboratory safety, and efficient workflows that help inpatient teams deliver responsive care.

Working closely with hospital executive leadership, the Hospital Laboratory Director will provide operational direction for laboratory services and collaborate with medical leadership on clinical quality and testing needs. Responsibilities include staff development, competency assessment, scheduling, budget stewardship, equipment planning, and continuous performance improvement. The role calls for an approachable leader who builds strong relationships with friendly nurses and a diverse healthcare professional team, connecting laboratory expertise with the needs of physicians, bedside clinicians, and patients.

Outside the laboratory, the Hospital Laboratory Director can enjoy Southern Arizona’s striking desert landscapes, mountain trails, colorful sunsets, and abundant sunshine. Hiking, cycling, birdwatching, and stargazing offer year‑round recreation with seasonal planning, while regional communities provide local festivals, arts events, and distinctive Southwestern cuisine. Housing choices range from neighborhood homes to properties with more open space, with costs and commutes varying by location. Access to larger regional hubs expands options for concerts, higher education, shopping, and air travel—an appealing balance for professionals seeking community connections and room to recharge.

This Hospital Laboratory Director opportunity offers competitive compensation and a full suite of health and retirement benefits, with package details available during the recruitment process.