Laboratory Director

Laboratory Director – Clinical Laboratory

📍 Liberal, Kansas

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Laboratory Director to lead clinical laboratory operations , a 110-bed hospital serving Liberal and surrounding communities. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader with strong technical expertise and supervisory experience.

Position Overview

• Role: Laboratory Director

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• On-Call: Shared rotation with lab staff (call-back may be required for coverage)

• Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Pay: Starting at $40.61/hour (increases with experience)

• Relocation Assistance: Up to $2,500 (with receipts)

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the clinical laboratory

• Ensure compliance with CAP and all regulatory standards

• Supervise, mentor, and support laboratory staff

• Maintain quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives

• Provide hands-on support by working across all lab departments as needed

• Assist with staffing coverage, including on-call situations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in:

o Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or related field

• Graduate of a CAHEA-accredited Medical Technology program (or equivalent)

• ASCP certification required

• Minimum:

o 5 years of medical laboratory experience

o 2 years of hospital supervisory experience

• Strong experience in Blood Bank and multi-department lab operations

• CAP survey experience preferred

• Ability to work across all areas of the laboratory

Laboratory & Facility Overview

Southwest Medical Center is a 110-bed hospital offering:

• Emergency Room

• ICU

• OB Unit

• Surgery/Recovery

• Skilled Nursing Unit

Laboratory Services Include:

• Chemistry, Hematology, Serology

• Urinalysis, Coagulation

• Blood Bank, Molecular, Microbiology

Operations:

• Outpatient lab: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

• Supports testing for regional clinics

Staffing:

• Evening Shift: 3–4 techs, 2 phlebotomists

• Night Shift: 1 tech, 1 phlebotomist

Professional Standards

• Jewelry must be minimal

• Visible facial/body piercings (outside traditional ear piercings and small nose studs) are not permitted during work hours

Pride-Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

Pride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.