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Laboratory Director

Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare
Clinton, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 10/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/29/2027

Schedule Information

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

M-F, 8a-5p

Find Your Golden Opportunity at Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare

Join a team where compassion, excellence, and connection guide everything we do.


At Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare, you're more than an employee. You're a valued member of a supportive organization that invests in your growth, encourages professional development, and empowers you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities every day.


As Laboratory Director, you'll lead diagnostic laboratory services that support safe, timely, and accurate patient care throughout the organization.


What You'll Do


Provide strategic leadership for laboratory services

Oversee laboratory operations and personnel

Manage regulatory, accreditation, and quality programs

Direct budgeting and resource management

Promote staff development and engagement

Support testing excellence and innovation

Lead quality assurance and improvement initiatives

Collaborate with physicians and healthcare leaders

Drive operational performance

Ensure exceptional patient care support


What You'll Bring


Required Qualifications

Laboratory leadership experience

Strong operational management abilities

Knowledge of laboratory regulations

Strategic planning skills

Commitment to quality and safety


Preferred Qualities

MLS/MT certification

CAP, CLIA, and accreditation expertise

Healthcare leadership experience

Financial management skills


What Success Looks Like

Maintain laboratory excellence

Support organizational growth

Improve quality and efficiency

Strengthen employee engagement

Ensure regulatory compliance

Optimize operational performance

Advance patient care outcomes

Consistently demonstrate GVMH's Behaviors of Excellence


Why Join Us

Strategic leadership role

High organizational impact

Collaborative executive partnerships

Opportunity to shape laboratory services

Strong mission-driven culture


Physical Requirements

Laboratory and administrative responsibilities

Frequent meetings and leadership activities

Travel between locations as needed


Education, Certifications & Licensure

Bachelor's degree required

Advanced laboratory credentials preferred

Leadership experience required

The Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare Difference


Benefits That Support You

At Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare, we offer benefits and opportunities that support your well-being, growth and long-term goals.


  • Competitive pay and opportunities for additional incentives
  • Generous paid time off and a focus on work-life balance
  • Medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Retirement benefits with employer contributions
  • Tuition assistance to help you continue your education
  • Career growth, leadership development and advancement opportunities
  • Support for professional development and continuing education
  • Employee recognition programs and a culture that values your contributions.


Your Career. Your Golden Opportunity.

Join a team where compassion, excellence and connection guide the work we do everyday. At Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare, you'll have the opportunity to grow, make a meaningful impact and help deliver the Golden Standard of Care to the communities we serve.


Thank You for Your Interest in Joining Our Team

Questions about this opportunity or the application process? Contact our Recruitment Team at recruiting@gvmh.org.

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