Laboratory Services Director

IHA; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

403B

Education assistance

Retirement savings program

Job summary

Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, FL seeks a laboratory leader to manage all clinical lab operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide medical leadership. You will oversee daily testing workflows and QC to deliver fast, accurate results.

The role requires a Master’s (preferred) or Bachelor's in medical technology or related sciences, with at least six years in a hospital, and three years of supervision.

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred; bachelor's in medical technology or biological/chemical/physical sciences required
• Minimum of six (6) years of work experience in a hospital setting
• Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience in a hospital setting
• Florida State Laboratory Supervisor's License; ASCP certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily testing workflows, QC, and proficiency testing to ensure fast, accurate results
• Compliance & Safety: Maintain adherence to CLIA and hospital accreditation standards, correcting deficiencies
• Staff Management: Hire, train, and supervise qualified technical staff and supervisors
• Clinical Consultation: Advise physicians on interpreting test results and selecting diagnostic procedures
• Financial & Administrative: Manage departmental budgets, equipment acquisition, and validation of new testing methods

Skills

Staff management

Clinical leadership

Regulatory compliance

Quality control

Education

Master's degree preferred

Bachelor's in medical technology or related sciences

Job description

Description

Full time

Day Shift

Purpose

manages all clinical lab operations, ensures regulatory compliance, and provides medical or scientific leadership. They oversee testing accuracy, manage budgets and staff, and consult with doctors on patient results.

What You Will Do

• Oversee daily testing workflows, quality control (QC), and proficiency testing to ensure fast, accurate results.
• Compliance & Safety: Maintain adherence to CLIA and hospital accreditation standards, correcting any inspection deficiencies.
• Staff Management: Hire, train, and supervise qualified technical staff and supervisors.
• Clinical Consultation: Advise physicians and medical staff on interpreting complex test results and selecting proper diagnostic procedures.
• Financial & Administrative: Manage departmental budgets, equipment acquisition, and validation of new testing methods.

Minimum Qualifications

Masters degree preferred. Bachelors degree in medical technology or one of the biological, chemical or physical sciences required

Minimum of six (6) years of work experience in a hospital setting is required

Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience in a hospital setting is necessary

Licensure

Florida State Laboratory Supervisor's License. Certified by a national regulatory agency (ASCP) preferred.

Position Highlights And Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, and education assistance
• We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities
• We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions

Ministry/Facility Information

• Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a full-service, non-profit Catholic hospital, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and a member of Trinity Health.
• We are committed to providing compassionate and holistic person-centered care.
• We are the only Catholic hospital in Broward and Palm Beach counties and are not for profit. We are part of Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Together, we serve people and communities in 21 states from coast to coast, providing nearly 2.8 million visits annually.
• Comprehensive benefits that start on your first day of work
• Retirement savings program with employer matching

Legal Info

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.