Job Description

Hospital Laboratory Director

• Nashville, Tennessee
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Schedule: Days | No Weekends
• Salary: $93,000 – $120,000 annually (based on experience)
• Sign-On Bonus: Up to $10,000
• Incentive Bonus: Up to 17.5% annual performance bonus
• Relocation Assistance: Available on a case-by-case basis

A hospital-based clinical laboratory in Nashville, Tennessee is seeking an experienced Hospital Laboratory Director to lead laboratory operations, staff development, regulatory compliance, and financial performance.

This leadership position oversees all laboratory programs and services, ensuring high-quality diagnostic testing and operational efficiency. The Director will manage laboratory personnel, maintain compliance with regulatory standards, and implement strategies that improve laboratory performance and patient care outcomes.

The ideal candidate is a certified Medical Technologist with demonstrated experience managing complex clinical laboratory operations in a hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct laboratory operations, programs, and departmental activities to meet organizational and regulatory requirements

• Ensure proper staffing through recruitment, orientation, competency validation, and professional development initiatives

• Provide leadership through coaching, mentoring, and performance management

• Develop and execute department strategies related to service quality, regulatory compliance, financial performance, and patient satisfaction

• Monitor laboratory financial performance including budget oversight and resource utilization

• Prepare and present Monthly Operating Review reports

• Maintain compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards including CAP, CLIA, JCAHO, FDA, and CMS

• Develop and maintain laboratory policies and procedures with required annual review and updates

• Manage vendor relationships and laboratory supply contracts in coordination with supply chain leadership

• Implement effective communication strategies to ensure departmental alignment and transparency

• Delegate responsibilities appropriately while maintaining compliance with regulatory guidelines

• Evaluate staff performance and provide coaching, training, and operational guidance

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology, Biomedical Science, Biology, or Chemistry

• National certification as a Medical Technologist (MT or MLS)

• State laboratory license where required

• 3+ years progressive laboratory management experience in complex clinical laboratory operations

• Leadership experience managing laboratory staff

Preferred

• Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field

• Experience in a hospital clinical laboratory environment

Compensation & Benefits

This role offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support long-term professional and financial wellbeing:

• Competitive base salary with performance incentives

• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid Time Off and paid family leave

• 401(k) retirement plan with 100% employer match up to 9% based on years of service

• Tuition assistance up to $5,250 annually

• Student loan repayment assistance programs

• Employee stock purchase plan with discounted shares

• Life and disability insurance coverage

• Professional development and continuing education opportunities

Ideal Background

This opportunity is ideal for:

• Laboratory Managers ready to advance into a Director-level role

• Medical Technologists with strong hospital laboratory leadership experience

• Clinical laboratory professionals seeking a strategic leadership position in hospital diagnostics

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