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Director of Laboratory | Hospital Laboratory Leadership | Up to $124K

Purple Cow Recruiting
Ottumwa, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/30/2026
Description:
Director of Laboratory | Hospital Laboratory Leadership | Up to $124K
Full Time | Laboratory Leadership | Acute Care Hospital

Heartline Staffing is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting. We are hiring a Director of Laboratory in Ottumwa, Iowa.

POSITION OVERVIEW
  • Senior laboratory leadership role reporting to the Chief Financial Officer
  • Responsible for overall laboratory strategy, operations, culture, compliance, financial performance, and growth initiatives
  • Oversees laboratory operations within a hospital environment
  • Leads employee relations, recruitment, retention, customer service, and regulatory compliance efforts
  • Supports laboratory and hospital growth through client recruitment, retention, and customer relations initiatives

COMPENSATION
  • Salary range: $91,980-$124,173 annually
  • Relocation assistance potential

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Set laboratory strategy and vision
  • Build and maintain laboratory culture
  • Lead team-building initiatives within the laboratory and hospital
  • Manage laboratory financial strategy and operational goals
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies
  • Support growth through customer relations and marketing initiatives
  • Oversee employee recruitment, retention, and human resource management activities
  • Ensure high-quality customer service delivery
  • Coordinate laboratory services with hospital departments
  • Manage projects, strategic planning, and operational initiatives
  • Perform additional duties as assigned

FACILITY
  • Ottumwa Regional Health Center
  • Regional healthcare facility serving Southeast Iowa
  • Offers emergency medicine, critical care, medical/surgical, rehabilitation, obstetrics, pediatrics, cardiac services, radiology, wound care, sleep lab, pathology, and specialty services

BENEFITS
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid time off

Heartline Staffing is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting. Applications are securely processed through Purple Cow Recruiting’s system.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent REQUIRED
  • BA/BS in Medical Technology or scientific discipline REQUIRED
  • Minimum 5 years supervisory or management experience REQUIRED
  • Strong knowledge of accreditation and regulatory requirements REQUIRED
  • Strong knowledge of CLIA, HIPAA, CAP, CMS, OIG, FMLA, ADA, and related regulations REQUIRED
  • Strong communication and project management skills REQUIRED
  • Strong strategic planning and change management skills REQUIRED
  • Hospital or reference laboratory experience preferred
  • Master's degree preferred
  • Previous Director experience preferred
  • 8 years supervisory/management experience in hospital or reference laboratory setting preferred

Heartline Staffing is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting. Applications are securely processed through Purple Cow Recruiting’s system.

Salary : $91,980 - $124,173

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