Medical Technologist Director

Clay County Hospital Home Care, LLC; Alabama; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Clay County Hospital Home Care, LLC seeks a Medical Technologist Director to lead the rural emergency hospital's clinical lab, ensuring CLIA compliance and guiding a small but critical team to deliver accurate testing.

The Director will oversee operations, quality systems, and regulatory requirements while collaborating with physicians and nurses to support patient care in a resource-limited setting. This is a full-time on-site leadership role in Alabama.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science or related field.
• ASCP certification or equivalent.
• Licensed per state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Oversee daily lab activities including scheduling, staffing, equipment maintenance, and QC.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure testing meets CLIA requirements and local/state/federal regs.
• Quality Systems: Implement and maintain QC/QA across preanalytic, analytic, postanalytic phases.
• Staff Management: Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate lab personnel.
• Resource Management: Manage budgets, supplies and equipment; allocate resources wisely.
• Clinical Support: Provide technical guidance to clinicians; interpret results in patient care context.
• Safety & Environment: Maintain a safe, clean laboratory environment.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Budgeting

Quality assurance

Interdepartmental collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science or related field

ASCP certification

State licensure

Job description

Job Posting

Medical Technologist Director We are seeking a Medical Technologist Director to lead our rural emergency hospital’s clinical lab. The role includes ensuring CLIA compliance, managing a small but critical team, and adapting services to meet the needs of a remote community. The ideal candidate will balance scientific expertise with leadership and community service.

Job Overview

The Medical Technologist Director is responsible for the overall operation, administration, and quality assurance of the hospital’s clinical laboratory. In a rural emergency setting, this role also involves adapting laboratory services to the community’s needs, ensuring compliance with CLIA regulations and other applicable health, safety, and environmental standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Oversee daily laboratory activities, including scheduling, staffing, equipment maintenance, and quality control
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all testing meets CLIA requirements (42 CFR 493.1443/1445) and local/state/federal regulations
• Quality Systems: Implement and maintain a quality system approach for preanalytical, analytic, and postanalytical phases, including proficiency testing, competency assessments, and corrective actions
• Staff Management: Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate laboratory personnel; foster a safe, supportive work environment
• Resource Management: Manage budgets, supplies, and equipment; prioritize resource allocation in a rural context
• Clinical Support: Provide technical guidance to physicians, nurses, and other providers; interpret results in the context of patient care
• Safety & Environment: Maintain a safe, clean, and hazard-free laboratory environment
• Community Impact: Adapt services to the rural population’s needs, ensuring timely and accurate testing for emergencies and routine care

Required Qualifications

• Education & Certification: Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science or related field; ASCP certification or equivalent; licensure per state requirements
• Experience: Proven leadership in a clinical laboratory
• Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of CLIA, CAP, and other applicable standards
• Skills: Leadership, problem-solving, budgeting, quality assurance, and interdepartmental collaboration

Additional Information

Position Type : Full Time

Shift : Day

Contact Information

Lori Gordon - HR Director

Administration

PO Box 1270

Ashland, Al 36251

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]