Strategic Lab Services Executive Director

South Shore Health; Hull (MA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

South Shore Health is seeking an Executive Director of Laboratory Services to provide strategic, operational, financial, and regulatory leadership for all laboratory services across the health system. The role ensures high-quality, patient-centered operations and compliance with CLIA, CAP, Joint Commission and other regulations.

Oversees phlebotomy, pathology partnerships, quality, and workforce development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related sciences preferred.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Laboratory Management or related field preferred.
• Minimum of five years progressive experience in clinical laboratory operations; three years in administrative management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily laboratory operations across core laboratory, microbiology, blood bank, pathology, and ambulatory labs.
• Ensure service, quality, turnaround-time, and productivity goals are met.
• Lead regulatory compliance with CAP, CLIA, Joint Commission and other agencies.
• Develop and manage budgets; monitor revenue, expenses, and cost-per-test performance.
• Recruit, develop, and retain laboratory leaders and staff; promote continuous improvement.
• Partner with medical directors and executive leadership on strategic initiatives and lab modernization.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's in Medical Technology or related

Master’s in Healthcare Administration or Laboratory Management

Tools

LIS systems

Quality management software

Job description

South Shore Health is seeking an Executive Director of Laboratory Services to provide strategic, operational, financial, and regulatory leadership for all laboratory services across the health system. The role ensures high-quality, patient-centered operations and compliance with CLIA, CAP, Joint Commission and other regulations.

Oversees phlebotomy, pathology partnerships, quality, and workforce development.