Hospital Laboratory Director

Hospital Laboratory Director Location: Nashville, TN Employment Type: Full-Time Schedule: Days | No Weekends Salary: $93,000 – $120,000 Incentive Bonus: Up to 17.5% Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 Relocation: Case-by-case Position Overview The Hospital Laboratory Director is responsible for overall leadership, operational management, regulatory compliance, staffing strategy, and financial performance of a hospital-based clinical laboratory. This role ensures compliance with CAP, CLIA, CMS, FDA, and Joint Commission standards while driving quality improvement, fiscal accountability, and operational efficiency across complex laboratory services. Key Responsibilities Direct all clinical laboratory operations and programs. Ensure compliance with CAP, CLIA, CMS, FDA, and Joint Commission standards. Oversee staffing, hiring, competency validation, and performance management. Lead department budgeting and financial performance. Prepare Monthly Operating Review reports. Manage vendor relationships and supply contracts. Develop and maintain laboratory policies and procedures. Monitor productivity, quality metrics, and service performance. Implement continuous improvement initiatives. Provide leadership, coaching, and development for laboratory staff. Required Qualifications Bachelors Degree in: Medical Technology Biomedical Science Biology Chemistry National Certification as a Medical Technologist (ASCP or equivalent) Active Tennessee laboratory license (required for submission) Minimum 3+ years progressive laboratory management experience Leadership experience in complex clinical laboratory operations Preferred Qualifications Masters Degree Hospital-based clinical laboratory leadership experience Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge CAP Accreditation CLIA Compliance CMS Regulations FDA Standards Joint Commission Standards Laboratory Quality Assurance Laboratory Financial Management Policy & Procedure Governance Ideal Candidate Profile Strong regulatory and survey readiness experience Proven operational and financial leadership Experience managing complex hospital lab environments Data-driven decision maker Skilled communicator with executive presence Compensation & Benefits Summary Base salary: $93,000 – $120,000 Incentive bonus up to 17.5% $10,000 sign-on bonus Relocation assistance available Full medical, dental, vision benefits 401(k) with employer match PTO and paid leave programs Tuition assistance Hospital Laboratory Director, Clinical Laboratory Director, Lab Director, Medical Technologist Director, ASCP, CAP, CLIA, CMS, Joint Commission, Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Management, Tennessee Lab Director, Hospital Lab Leadership