Multi-Site Director, Laboratory - Full Time, Day Shift

Adventist Health; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Glendale seeks a Multi-Site Director of Laboratory to oversee multiple labs, providing medical direction and coordinating patient services. This senior role directs staff, policy development, safety, and quality programs while monitoring financial performance.

The position requires a CLS license, a bachelor's in a related field, and substantial leadership and laboratory experience; a master's degree and ASCP/NCA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, biological sciences, chemical sciences or allied health technologies or equivalent: Required
• Master's Degree: Preferred
• Seven years' clinical laboratory experience: Preferred
• Five years' leadership experience: Preferred
• Valid Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license in state of employment: Required
• ASCP or NCA certification: Preferred

Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises staff and coordinates department scheduling; manages hiring and staff orientation.
• Oversees lab policies, procedures and quality control; ensures safe operations and regulatory compliance.
• Develops operating budgets and monitors expenditures; supports revenue and cost control.
• Ensures accreditation requirements (CLIA, FDA, CAP, JC, AABB, OSHA) are met across labs.
• Sets departmental goals and participates in quality improvement initiatives and cross‑functional projects.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Regulatory compliance

Staff supervision

Clinical lab knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in medical technology or related field

Master's Degree

Seven years' clinical laboratory experience

Five years leadership experience

CLS license

ASCP or NCA certification

Tools

LIS

Job description

Multi-Site Director, Laboratory - Full Time, Day Shift

Glendale, CA, United States

Job Description

Nestled between Burbank and Pasadena, Adventist Health Glendale is one of the area's leading healthcare providers. We are comprised of a 515-bed hospital, two urgent cares, home care services, comprehensive cardiology care and a vast scope of services located in the San Fernando Valley. We are committed to the development and empowerment of our nurses and have received Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Glendale is known for its urban living, with easy access to dining, entertainment, shopping, amusement parks and outdoor recreation. Adventist Health Glendale is proud to be part of the thriving, diverse community since 1905.

Job Summary:

Maintains responsibility for the overall operation and administration of multiple laboratories providing medical direction to laboratory staff and coordinating medical services for physicians and patients. Manages the administrative operation of the laboratories. Directs and supervises all clerical and technical laboratory staff. Assists in the development and maintenance of lab policies, procedures and quality control practices and monitors the lab’s financial performance. Ensures lab safety and compliance with all regulatory and accreditation agencies. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned personnel using both professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgement.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, biological sciences, chemical sciences or allied health technologies or equivalent: Required
• Master's Degree: Preferred
• Seven years' clinical laboratory experience: Preferred
• Five years' leadership experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Valid Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license in state of employment: Required
• Current certification from American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or National Credentialing Agency for Labs (NCA): Preferred

Essential Functions:

• Directs and supervises staff and coordinates department scheduling. Manages hiring, oversees new-hire orientation, facilitates staff training and administers employee evaluations. Identifies staff education and competency needs and oversees training programs on instrumentation, technology and procedure as needed. Represents the laboratories on environment of care safety inspections. Ensures the test methodologies and instrumentation selected have the capability of providing the quality of results required for patient care.
• Maintains and reviews lab statistics and trend reports to evaluate, improve and streamline daily operations and workflow. Assists in establishing and revising lab policies, procedures and quality control practices and communicating them to staff and leadership. Develops and oversees employee schedules. Ensures physical plant and environmental conditions of the laboratory are appropriate for the testing performed and provides a safe environment in which employees are protected from physical, chemical and biological hazards.
• Assists in developing, implementing and monitoring multiple laboratories operating budget. Takes strides to contain costs without sacrificing patient care. Consistently updates hospital management of capital requirements, potential changes in volume and makes plans for adjustments accordingly. Controls budgeted expenses and enhances revenue.
• Oversees quality control and ensures compliance with rules, regulations and accreditation requirements of regulatory agencies, including Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), College of American Pathologists (CAP), Joint Commission (JC), AABB, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
• Develops departmental goals and objectives. Develops and implements operational plan to meet department goals and objectives. Consistently contributes to the goals of the hospital through active participation in quality improvement teams and community events.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify.

About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

Job Info

• Job Identification 69796
• Job Category Director
• Posting Date 08/07/2026, 01:11 AM
• Locations 1509 Wilson Ter, Glendale, CA, 91206, US