Laboratory Services Director

Holy Cross Health Fl; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Employer matching 403B

Education assistance

Job summary

Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, FL, seeks a leader to manage all clinical lab operations, ensuring regulatory compliance and scientific guidance. You will oversee testing workflows, QC, staff supervision, and advisory support to physicians on test results and procedures.

The role requires advanced degrees and significant hospital leadership experience, with a focus on budgets, equipment, and validation of new testing methods. This position is full-time and on-site in Fort Lauderdale.

Qualifications

• Masters degree preferred; Bachelors in medical technology or sciences required.
• Minimum 6 years of hospital experience.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily testing workflows, QC, and proficiency testing to ensure fast, accurate results.
• Maintain compliance with CLIA and hospital accreditation standards; address deficiencies.
• Hire, train, and supervise qualified technical staff and supervisors.
• Advise physicians on interpreting complex test results and diagnostic procedures.
• Manage departmental budgets, equipment acquisition, and validate new testing methods.

Skills

Staff management

Clinical consultation

Quality control

Regulatory compliance

Education

Masters degree preferred

Bachelors in medical technology or sciences

Job description

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:

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 requiredMinimum of six (6) years of work experience in a hospital setting is requiredMinimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience in a hospital setting is necessary

LicensureFlorida 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.