Hospital Laboratory Director

HiredFirst; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HiredFirst is seeking a Hospital Laboratory Director in Smyrna, TN to lead all operations of the hospital-based laboratory within a clinical network serving numerous facilities across divisions.

The role requires ensuring regulatory compliance with CAP, JCAHO, CLIA, FDA and CMS while setting and executing department strategies to achieve goals in service, quality, financial performance, and personnel management. You will supervise staffing from hiring through development and ongoing coaching.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Biomedical Science, Biology, or Chemistry.
• Master's degree preferred.
• National Certification as Medical Technologist required.
• State license where required (CA, FL, LA, NV, TN) — required for submission.

Responsibilities

• Lead all operations, programs and activities for the hospital-based laboratory.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with CAP, JCAHO, CLIA, FDA and CMS.
• Oversee staffing lifecycle from hiring to development and performance coaching.
• Manage vendor relationships and supply contracts in coordination with Lab Services and Supply Chain.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Staffing management

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology,Biomedical Science,Biology,or Chemistry

Master's degree preferred

National Certification as Medical Technologist

State license where required (CA, FL, LA, NV, TN)

Job description

A Hospital Laboratory Director opportunity is available in Smyrna, 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 role. 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. This 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.

What we're looking for.

• 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.