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Job Title: Laboratory Director – Clinical Laboratory (Permanent)
Location: Liberal, KS
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
On-Call: Yes – shared rotation with lab staff; call-back as needed for coverage
About the Role
A well-established 110-bed hospital is seeking an experienced Laboratory Director to lead and oversee all clinical laboratory operations. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining quality standards, supervising staff, and supporting a full-service hospital laboratory that performs testing across multiple departments and partnered clinics.
The lab provides comprehensive services including chemistry, hematology, serology, urinalysis, coagulation, blood bank, molecular, and microbiology testing and supports ER, ICU, OB, Surgery/Recovery, Skilled Nursing, and Medical Units.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct daily operations of the hospital clinical laboratory
- Supervise and support laboratory technologists and phlebotomy staff across shifts
- Ensure compliance with CAP and other regulatory standards
- Maintain quality control, proficiency testing, and survey readiness
- Participate in shared on-call rotation and assist with coverage when needed
- Collaborate with hospital leadership and clinical departments
- Oversee testing for outpatient services and affiliated regional clinics
- Ensure staff competency across all laboratory areas
Team Structure
- Evening Shift: 3–4 Techs, 2 Phlebotomists
- Night Shift: 1 Tech, 1 Phlebotomist
Qualifications
- Graduate of a CAHEA-accredited Medical Technology Program or equivalent
- ASCP Certification required
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemical, Physical, Biological, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology from an accredited institution
- Minimum 5 years of medical laboratory experience
- Minimum 2 years of hospital supervisory experience
- Ability to work across all areas of a hospital laboratory
- CAP survey experience strongly preferred
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary starting at $40.61/hour (increases with experience)
- Relocation bonus up to $2,500 (with receipts)
- Comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Retirement
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays etc.
If you’re an experienced lab professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for quality patient care, we’d love to connect.
Apply now or message directly to learn more about this opportunity.
Salary : $40 - $50