Laboratory Director: 24/7 Ops & Quality Leadership

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Union City (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a Laboratory Director to oversee hospital and clinical laboratory operations with 24/7 responsibility. The position requires innovative leadership to drive performance, planning, and financial stewardship across departments, ensuring compliance with policies and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include budgeting, staff supervision, quality assurance, CAP documentation, and aligning services with Baptist's vision and patient care priorities.

Qualifications

• Minimum required: 3–5+ years of laboratory supervisory experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Preferred: Master’s Degree in Business Administration or Health Care Administration.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit and manage budget for assigned departments.
• Supervise staff and ensure policy compliance; manage staffing and scheduling.
• Monitor patient satisfaction and implement improvement plans.
• Implement quality assurance program meeting CAP and safety guidelines.
• Develop operational plans for lab instruments and CAP documentation.
• Plan and market services to meet internal/external customer needs with measurable goals.
• Provide leadership aligned with Baptist vision and policies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Laboratory leadership

Budgeting

Staff supervision

Quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

Infection control

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree in Business Administration or Health Care Administration

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a Laboratory Director to oversee hospital and clinical laboratory operations with 24/7 responsibility. The position requires innovative leadership to drive performance, planning, and financial stewardship across departments, ensuring compliance with policies and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include budgeting, staff supervision, quality assurance, CAP documentation, and aligning services with Baptist's vision and patient care priorities.