Laboratory Director

HCA Healthcare; Loxahatchee Groves (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

HCA Florida Palms West Hospital in Florida seeks a Hospital Laboratory Director to lead the 24-hour clinical laboratory operations, ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality service. The role includes overseeing specimen handling, testing services, and strategic budgeting to support organizational objectives.

The candidate will guide department personnel, manage workflow, and collaborate across teams to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Biomedical Science, Biology or Chemistry required.
• State of Florida Supervisor's License in at least 3 areas: Blood Bank/Immunohematology - Chemistry - Hematology - Histology - Microbiology - Serology/Immunology - required.
• Three plus years of supervisory level experience in a clinical laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Directs 24-hour operations and activities of the clinical laboratory to meet organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Provides direction to department personnel to achieve operational and technical objectives including workflow design, service quality, financial performance, regulatory compliance, personnel management, patient satisfaction, and work environment.

Skills

Laboratory supervision

Team leadership

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology/ Biomedical Science/ Biology/ Chemistry

Florida Supervisor's License (3 areas)

Job description

Do you want to work as a Hospital Laboratory Director at FL Palms West where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

HCA Florida Palms West Hospital 13001 Southern Blvd, Loxahatchee, FL 33470

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Director of Laboratory is responsible for directing the 24-hour operations and activities of the clinical laboratory to meet organizational and regulatory requirements. Responsible for laboratory specimen collection, specimen management, clerical functions, in-house and referral testing services. Actively participates in strategic and budgetary planning for assigned areas of responsibility. Provides direction to department personnel to achieve operational and technical objectives including workflow design, service quality, financial performance, regulatory compliance, personnel management, patient satisfaction, healthy work environment, and integration of intra and inter-departmental activities.

What qualifications you will need:

• Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Biomedical Science, Biology or Chemistry required.
• State of Florida Supervisor's License in at least 3 areas: Blood Bank/Immunohematology - Chemistry - Hematology - Histology - Microbiology - Serology/Immunology-required
• Three plus years of experience at a supervisory level in a clinical laboratory setting
• 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).