Hospital Laboratory Director

Baptist Health System, Inc.; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health System, Inc. is seeking a Laboratory Director to oversee the technical and administrative operations of the hospital's clinical laboratories, pathology, transfusion service, and outpatient lab.

The role requires budgeting oversight, strategic planning, regulatory compliance, and strong people leadership to ensure safe, high-quality lab services and staff development. Candidates should hold a clinical laboratory science degree; advanced degrees are preferred, and experience in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science required.
• Master of Science or Doctoral level degree in a clinical laboratory science or MBA is preferred.
• A minimum of five years of laboratory leadership experience required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical and administrative operations of the laboratory, pathology, transfusion service, and outpatient lab.
• Develop and monitor annual lab budgets; ensure alignment with objectives.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and safety standards.
• Provide people leadership and staff development.
• Lead lab planning and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science

Master's or Doctoral degree in clinical laboratory science or MBA

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

The Laboratory Director is responsible for the technical and administrative operation of the laboratory, pathology, transfusion service, out-patient lab and professional arts laboratory.This key position is responsible for the capital and operational budgets for assigned functional areas. Demonstrates commitment to the quality, philosophy, and values ofBaptist HealthFloyd by maintaining established policies and procedures, organizational objectives, process improvement, and safety standards. Provides oversight to assigned functional areas to ensure effective andefficient lab operations, including lab planning.Follows up on any reported lab inconsistencies. Provides people leadership and ensures a well-trained and proficient staff. Ensures lab operations meets all regulatory compliance. Develops the annual lab budget and monitors performance/productivity to budget and makes necessary changes to meet budget.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciencerequired.

Master of Science or a Doctoral level degree in a clinical laboratory science or MBA is preferred

Experience

A minimum of fiveyears of laboratoryleadership experiencerequired.

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.