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Director Medical Laboratory Services
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What they do
A Director of Laboratory Services directs, establishes, and plans the overall policies and goals for a health care organization's laboratory services. Works closely with employees, department directors, and physicians to ensure the highest standards of quality and service are maintained.
$148,060 / year median in Texas
Job Description
Director Medical Laboratory Services - Step into a high-impact leadership role with a mission-driven, nonprofit community healthcare provider where innovation meets heart, and take your career to the next level as a Director Medical Laboratory Services in a thriving hospital setting. 🚀
The Director Medical Laboratory Services will join a respected, community-focused healthcare organization known for clinical excellence, patient-first values, and measurable outcomes in quality and safety. This Director Clinical Laboratory will lead within a hospital that has earned a strong reputation for low infection rates, high patient satisfaction, and forward-thinking investments in advanced diagnostic technologies and streamlined laboratory information systems. With modernized facilities, strong interdisciplinary collaboration, and leadership that prioritizes clinician wellbeing and professional growth, the Laboratory Director will thrive in an environment that embraces innovation, supports continuing education, and fosters shared governance. The organization's stability, expanding service lines, and visible community support make this Director Medical Laboratory Services opportunity both professionally rewarding and personally meaningful.
The Director Medical Laboratory Services will oversee a dynamic Laboratory department within a nonprofit community healthcare provider recognized for its 24/7 emergency room with minimal wait times, an expanding rural primary care network, and a dedicated Swing Bed Program that allows recovering patients to receive skilled 24/7 nursing and therapy without leaving town. The Director Clinical Laboratory will guide comprehensive Medical Lab Services that support emergency, inpatient, outpatient, and swing bed patients with accurate, timely diagnostics. As Laboratory Director, this leader will ensure regulatory compliance, quality assurance excellence, and optimal turnaround times while advancing best practices in clinical pathology, blood bank, microbiology, and chemistry services.
Reporting to senior hospital leadership, the Director Medical Laboratory Services will provide strategic and operational oversight for the Laboratory while mentoring supervisors, medical technologists, technicians, and phlebotomy staff. The Director Clinical Laboratory will collaborate closely with friendly nurses, dedicated physicians, and a diverse team of healthcare professionals across emergency services, primary care, and inpatient units. Responsibilities include budgeting, staffing optimization, quality improvement initiatives, accreditation readiness, and implementation of evidence-based laboratory protocols. The Laboratory Director will be empowered with strong administrative support and modern tools to drive performance, enhance patient safety, and cultivate a culture of accountability and teamwork.
Located in beautiful west Texas, the Director Medical Laboratory Services will enjoy a lifestyle that blends wide-open spaces with vibrant community living. West Texas offers sunny weather, breathtaking desert landscapes, and endless outdoor adventures including hiking, biking, and nearby state parks. The Director Clinical Laboratory can appreciate affordable housing, short commute times, and a welcoming atmosphere ideal for families and professionals alike. From local festivals and live music to unique regional cuisine and strong school systems, west Texas provides a safe, business-friendly economy with growing healthcare opportunities and a close-knit community spirit. ✨
This Director Medical Laboratory Services position offers competitive compensation, performance incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans with employer contributions, paid time off, and continuing education support. A Laboratory Director ready to make a lasting impact is encouraged to connect with a Clinical Management Consultants recruiter today to explore this exceptional leadership opportunity and take the next bold step forward.
The Director Medical Laboratory Services will join a respected, community-focused healthcare organization known for clinical excellence, patient-first values, and measurable outcomes in quality and safety. This Director Clinical Laboratory will lead within a hospital that has earned a strong reputation for low infection rates, high patient satisfaction, and forward-thinking investments in advanced diagnostic technologies and streamlined laboratory information systems. With modernized facilities, strong interdisciplinary collaboration, and leadership that prioritizes clinician wellbeing and professional growth, the Laboratory Director will thrive in an environment that embraces innovation, supports continuing education, and fosters shared governance. The organization's stability, expanding service lines, and visible community support make this Director Medical Laboratory Services opportunity both professionally rewarding and personally meaningful.
The Director Medical Laboratory Services will oversee a dynamic Laboratory department within a nonprofit community healthcare provider recognized for its 24/7 emergency room with minimal wait times, an expanding rural primary care network, and a dedicated Swing Bed Program that allows recovering patients to receive skilled 24/7 nursing and therapy without leaving town. The Director Clinical Laboratory will guide comprehensive Medical Lab Services that support emergency, inpatient, outpatient, and swing bed patients with accurate, timely diagnostics. As Laboratory Director, this leader will ensure regulatory compliance, quality assurance excellence, and optimal turnaround times while advancing best practices in clinical pathology, blood bank, microbiology, and chemistry services.
Reporting to senior hospital leadership, the Director Medical Laboratory Services will provide strategic and operational oversight for the Laboratory while mentoring supervisors, medical technologists, technicians, and phlebotomy staff. The Director Clinical Laboratory will collaborate closely with friendly nurses, dedicated physicians, and a diverse team of healthcare professionals across emergency services, primary care, and inpatient units. Responsibilities include budgeting, staffing optimization, quality improvement initiatives, accreditation readiness, and implementation of evidence-based laboratory protocols. The Laboratory Director will be empowered with strong administrative support and modern tools to drive performance, enhance patient safety, and cultivate a culture of accountability and teamwork.
Located in beautiful west Texas, the Director Medical Laboratory Services will enjoy a lifestyle that blends wide-open spaces with vibrant community living. West Texas offers sunny weather, breathtaking desert landscapes, and endless outdoor adventures including hiking, biking, and nearby state parks. The Director Clinical Laboratory can appreciate affordable housing, short commute times, and a welcoming atmosphere ideal for families and professionals alike. From local festivals and live music to unique regional cuisine and strong school systems, west Texas provides a safe, business-friendly economy with growing healthcare opportunities and a close-knit community spirit. ✨
This Director Medical Laboratory Services position offers competitive compensation, performance incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans with employer contributions, paid time off, and continuing education support. A Laboratory Director ready to make a lasting impact is encouraged to connect with a Clinical Management Consultants recruiter today to explore this exceptional leadership opportunity and take the next bold step forward.