Laboratory Director — 24/7 Operations & Quality Leader

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Booneville (MS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking an experienced Laboratory Director to oversee hospital and clinical laboratories, providing strategic leadership and ensuring CAP compliance and 24/7 operations.

You will manage budgets, supervise staff, drive quality assurance, instrument plans, documentation, and service improvements aligned with Baptist values. The role demands collaboration with clinical teams and a track record of improving patient care through efficient laboratory management.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of laboratory supervisory experience.
• Experience directing teams and basic business applications.
• ASCP licensure or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit and manage budget for assigned departments.
• Supervise staff and ensure compliance with all policies. Ensure adequate staffing in each department. Oversee scheduling and daily operations.
• Monitor patient satisfaction and implement plans for improvement.
• Implement and assess a comprehensive quality assurance program to meet regulatory agency requirements, including safety and infection control guidelines.
• Develop and maintain operational plans for laboratory instruments and management of departmental documentation to meet the College of American Pathology (CAP) requirements.
• Plans, implements and markets services which meet the needs of identified internal and external customers through evaluation and assessment of customer needs and expectations resulting in development of improvement plans with measureable goals to enhance services.
• Provides leadership through facilitating Baptist vision/values through personal example and interaction with staff to communicate policies and goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

ASCP licensure

Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Health Care Administration

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking an experienced Laboratory Director to oversee hospital and clinical laboratories, providing strategic leadership and ensuring CAP compliance and 24/7 operations.

You will manage budgets, supervise staff, drive quality assurance, instrument plans, documentation, and service improvements aligned with Baptist values. The role demands collaboration with clinical teams and a track record of improving patient care through efficient laboratory management.