Hospital Laboratory Director On-Site, 2 Locations

DCCS Consulting, on behalf of Jackson County Memorial Hospital Authority, is seeking an experienced Laboratory Director to lead laboratory services across a two-hospital health system serving Southwest Oklahoma and North Texas. This role oversees laboratory operations at Jackson County Memorial Hospital in Altus, OK, and Harmon Memorial Hospital in Hollis, OK. The Laboratory Director provides visible, hands-on leadership for a 24/7 laboratory operation supporting annual testing volumes of approximately 197,859 at JCMH and 14,303 at HMH. The role is responsible for quality, regulatory readiness, operational consistency, staff leadership, budgeting, and strong collaboration with physicians, nursing, and hospital leadership. The successful candidate will bring hospital laboratory leadership experience, strong regulatory knowledge, sound operational judgment, and a relationship-driven leadership style suited to a community-based, multi-facility healthcare environment. Required Qualifications MT(ASCP) or equivalent required Bachelor's degree in medical technology, chemical, physical, or biological science required Minimum of 5 years of hospital laboratory management or assistant management experience required Strong knowledge of CLIA, CAP, DNV, and applicable federal/state laboratory regulations Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in business, science, or healthcare Multi-facility laboratory leadership experience Experience with Meditech Expanse Experience supporting process improvement, regulatory readiness, and staff engagement Why Consider This Opportunity This is a visible leadership opportunity within a stable, community-focused health system. The Laboratory Director will play a central role in strengthening laboratory operations, supporting quality patient care, and building alignment across two hospital locations.

Pay:

$120,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have a bachelor's degree in medical technology, chemical, physical, or biological science? Are you looking for a collaborative culture with the ability to create strong partnerships among laboratory services, physicians, nursing, and hospital leadership? Would you thrive in a community-based healthcare environment with long-term stability? Do short commute times, affordable housing, available outdoor recreation, and a cost of living approximately 15% below the U.S. average appeal to you?

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Laboratory management: 5 years (Required)

CAP, DNV, and CLIA:

7 years (Preferred) Change management: 3 years (Preferred) multi-site laboratory operations: 2 years (Preferred)

Laboratory Regulatory Compliance:

5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

ASCP Certification or equivalent credential (Required)

Work Location:

On the road