Job Title: Hospital Laboratory Director
Location: Smyrna, TN
Job Type: Full-Time | Day Shift (No Weekends)
Salary: $93,000 – $120,000 annually
Bonus: $10,000 Sign-On Bonus + Up to 17.5% Annual Incentive Bonus
Relocation Assistance: Available (Case-by-Case Basis)
A leading healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Hospital Laboratory Director to oversee laboratory operations at a key medical center. This leadership role is responsible for managing laboratory services, ensuring regulatory compliance, optimizing staffing and financial performance, and maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
Oversee daily laboratory operations including staffing, hiring, orientation, training, and performance management.
Provide leadership and coaching to laboratory staff while promoting a culture of quality, accountability, and excellence.
Develop and implement strategies to improve operational efficiency, financial performance, and service quality.
Manage laboratory budgets, conduct Monthly Operating Reviews (MORs), and monitor financial variances.
Ensure compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards including CAP, JCAHO, CLIA, FDA, and CMS.
Maintain and update laboratory policies, procedures, and documentation.
Manage vendor relationships, supply chain processes, and laboratory contracts.
Collaborate with leadership teams to implement operational improvements and enhance patient care outcomes.
Collect and evaluate operational feedback to support continuous improvement initiatives.
Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology, Biomedical Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field (required).
Master’s Degree preferred.
National Medical Technologist (MT) Certification required.
State licensure required where applicable.
3+ years of progressive laboratory management experience in a complex healthcare environment.
Previous hospital clinical laboratory experience strongly preferred.
Strong leadership, operational management, and regulatory compliance experience required.
Full-time day shift schedule with no weekends.
Competitive compensation package with performance incentives.
Sign-on bonus available.
Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.
Opportunity to lead and develop high-performing laboratory teams in a collaborative healthcare environment.
For more details contact at hdavda@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.