Hospital Laboratory Director

HiredFirst; Tennessee; Vor Ort; USD 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

TEEMA Solutions Group is looking for a Hospital Laboratory Director to oversee laboratory operations in Chattanooga, TN. This role requires a Baccalaureate Degree in relevant fields and certification as a Medical Technologist.

The Director will manage staffing, ensure regulatory compliance, and handle financial operations to meet quality and performance goals. Experience in clinical laboratory settings and leadership in laboratory management are essential for this position.

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years of progressive laboratory management experience with complex operations.
• Leadership experience is required.
• Hospital clinical laboratory experience is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Lead all operations, programs, and activities for the hospital-based laboratory.
• Ensure compliance with CAP, JCAHO, CLIA, FDA, and CMS.
• Oversee financial operation, resource utilization, and reporting.

Kenntnisse

Laboratory management

Regulatory compliance

Staffing lifecycle management

Vendor relationship management

Ausbildung

Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Biomedical Science, Biology, or Chemistry

Master's Degree

National Certification as a Medical Technologist

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

Jobbeschreibung

Job Overview

A Hospital Laboratory Director opportunity is available in Chattanooga, 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.

Responsibilities

The Laboratory Director leads all operations, programs, and activities for the hospital-based laboratory, ensuring regulatory compliance with 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, with a structured communication plan 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 with complex laboratory operations
• Leadership experience required
• Hospital clinical laboratory experience preferred
• Full vaccination for COVID-19 based on local, state and/or federal law or regulations (unless exempt)

Schedule

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