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HOSPITAL LAB DIRECTOR (ASCP)

Progeny Human Resource Solutions
Chattanooga, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 5/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/28/2026
Job Responsibilities-

Hospital Lab Director

HOSP LAB DIR

Full-Time

All Hospital Lab Director candidates will have the following job responsibilities:

  • Directs operations, programs and activities to meet organizational and regulatory requirements and to drive innovation.
  • Ensures adequate and qualified staffing for the department through timeliness and consistency of staff hiring, orientation, competency, training, performance feedback and performance management.
  • Develops and recognizes staff through coaching and regular feedback.
  • Serves as a role model for employee output and conduct.
  • Sets and executes department strategies to meet goals for service, quality, regulatory compliance, financial, patient satisfaction and personnel management.
  • Proactively and regularly seeks feedback and input from internal and external sources.
  • Evaluates and incorporates feedback into the department improvement and planning process to improve care delivery.
  • Oversees the financial operation for the laboratory by monitoring resource utilization, identifying variances and opportunities, and adjusting as needed to meet service and fiscal goals. Prepares Monthly Operating Review report.
  • Assures compliance with standards set forth by accrediting agencies: CAP, JCAHO, CLIA, FDA and CMS.
  • Develops and implements policies and procedures and verifies annual review of all policies and procedures.
  • Manages key vendor relationships and supply contracts in coordination with Laboratory Services and Supply Chain guidance.
  • Develops and implements a communication plan to ensure that department personnel are well informed. Fosters open communication by offering, encouraging, and accepting suggestions from staff regarding department operations
  • Directs and organizes operations through the appropriate, delegation of responsibilities and authority in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
  • Monitors and evaluates the activities of the staff and provides management, coaching, guidance, delegation opportunities, and on-the-job training and re-training as necessary to ensure operational efficiency and adherence to policies and procedures


Job Qualifications-

Hospital Lab Director

HOSP LAB DIR

Full-Time

All Hospital Lab Director candidates must meet the following minimum job qualifications:

  • Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Biomedical Science, Biology or Chemistry required.
  • Masters Degree preferred
  • National Certification as a Medical Technologist required
  • State license where required (CA, FL, LA, NV, TN) - required for submission
  • 3 years or more of progressive laboratory management experience is required with complex laboratory operations
  • Leadership experience required
  • Hospital clinical laboratory experience preferred
  • This role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).

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