Outpatient Lab Director

Hudson Regional Health; Bayonne (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson Regional Health System oversees outpatient diagnostic and clinical laboratory operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, service quality, and efficiency across outpatient services. The Director leads technical operations, process improvement, and financial performance, reporting to Bayonne University Hospital executives.

This role requires 7+ years in lab management, outpatient and reference lab experience, and current licensure with national certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science or Medical Technology is required.
• Master’s degree is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Oversee outpatient laboratory operations and staff.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with CLIA, CAP, Joint Commission, OSHA, FDA, and state regs.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and budget controls for cost-effective performance.
• Collaborate with executives and clinical departments to support patient care.
• Lead quality improvement and performance optimization efforts.
• Oversee procurement of equipment and supply chains for outpatient labs.
• Coordinate IT and LIS to standardize data and reporting.
• Track KPIs, turnaround times, and quality metrics for system leadership.
• Serve as administrative and operational leader for outpatient lab services.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Budget management

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science/Medical Technology or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)

Job description

Hudson Regional Health System (HRHS) seeks a results-driven and collaborative laboratory leader to oversee outpatient diagnostic and clinical laboratory operations the system. The Director is accountable for ensuring regulatory compliance, service quality, and operational efficiency across outpatient services, supporting HRHS's mission of delivering exceptional, patient-centered care.

Position Summary

The Director of Outpatient Lab Services manages all outpatient laboratory functions for Hudson Regional Health, including technical operations, process improvement, strategic growth, compliance, and financial performance. This position is based in Hudson Regional Health - Bayonne University Hospital while ensuring consistency, quality, and innovation across all outpatient lab functions and working in close collaboration with the inpatient Director and other lab supervisors.

This position reports directly to the HRH-Bayonne University Hospital Chief Hospital Executive.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of outpatient clinical laboratory services
• Ensure full compliance with CLIA, CAP, Joint Commission, OSHA, FDA, and applicable state regulations.
• Supervise outpatient laboratory teams, including supervisors, technical personnel, and phlebotomists.
• Maintain appropriate staffing, scheduling, and budgetary controls to ensure cost-effective performance.
• Collaborate with hospital executives, medical directors, outpatient facilities, and clinical departments to support patient care initiatives.
• Lead continuous quality improvement and performance optimization efforts.
• Manage equipment procurement, service contracts, and laboratory supply chains necessary for successful outpatient lab functions.
• Partner with IT and system teams to standardize data, reporting, and laboratory information systems.
• Track and report KPIs, turnaround times, and quality metrics to system leadership.
• Participate in HRHS system-level meetings and cross-facility standardization initiatives.
• Serve as the administrative and operational leader for outpatient laboratory services.
• Collaborate directly system executives to align goals and share best practices.
• Work closely with other HRHS laboratory leaders to advance system standardization and integration.
• Promote employee engagement, professional development, and a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science, Medical Technology, or related field required; Master's degree preferred.
• Current licensure and national certification (ASCP, NCA, or AMT) required.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in laboratory management, including multi-site leadership preferred.
• Outpatient and Reference Lab experience required.
• Deep understanding of regulatory requirements, budget management, and process improvement methodologies.
• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.