Hospital Laboratory Director

TEEMA Solutions Group; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA Solutions Group is looking for a Hospital Laboratory Director in Nashville, TN to oversee operations, staff management, and regulatory compliance for a clinical laboratory services network supporting over 250 facilities.

This leadership position requires extensive laboratory management experience and relevant educational qualifications, along with adherence to regulatory standards. The Director will manage the financial operations and vendor relationships effectively.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Biomedical Science, Biology, or Chemistry required.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• 3+ years of progressive laboratory management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations and activities for the hospital-based laboratory.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with various standards.
• Oversee financial operations and monitor resource utilization.

Skills

Laboratory management

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Quality performance

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology

Master's Degree

National Certification as a Medical Technologist

State license (where required)

Job description

The Role

A Hospital Laboratory Director opportunity is available in Nashville, TN, with a clinical laboratory services network supporting more than 250 acute and rehabilitation hospitals, physician practices, surgery centers, and commercial accounts across multiple divisions.

The Laboratory Director leads all operations, programs, and activities for the hospital-based laboratory, ensuring regulatory compliance with standards set by CAP, JCAHO, CLIA, FDA, and CMS. The position sets and executes department strategies to meet goals across service, quality, financial performance, and personnel management, while overseeing the financial operation of the laboratory—monitoring resource utilization, identifying variances, and preparing Monthly Operating Review reports. The Director is responsible for the full staffing lifecycle, from hiring and orientation through competency assessment, performance feedback, and ongoing coaching and development. Vendor relationships and supply contracts are managed in coordination with Laboratory Services and Supply Chain guidance, and a structured communication plan is developed and maintained to keep department personnel well informed.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Biomedical Science, Biology, or Chemistry required
• Master's Degree preferred
• National Certification as a Medical Technologist required
• State license where required (CA, FL, LA, NV, TN) — required for submission
• 3+ years or more of progressive laboratory management experience is required with complex laboratory operations
• Leadership experience required
• Hospital clinical laboratory experience preferred
• This role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and/or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved)

Schedule

Schedule details were not provided; specific shift information will be discussed during the interview process.