Hospital Laboratory Director Nashville, TN

Position Title: Hospital Laboratory Director

Location: Nashville TN 37203
Employment Type: Permanent / Contingent
Schedule: Full-Time Day Shift No Weekends
Industry: Healthcare / Clinical Laboratory Services

Compensation Package

• Salary: $93000 $120000 (commensurate with experience)
• Up to 17.5% performance-based incentive bonus
• $10000 sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance available

Position Overview

Navitas Healthcare LLC is seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Hospital Laboratory Director to provide leadership and oversight of laboratory operations within a fast-paced high-performing healthcare environment. The organization delivers comprehensive clinical laboratory and anatomic pathology services across a broad network of acute care hospitals rehabilitation facilities physician practices surgery centers and commercial laboratories.

This is a key leadership role for a strong laboratory operations professional with deep regulatory knowledge proven team leadership capabilities and a commitment to quality efficiency and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all laboratory operations programs and daily activities ensuring compliance with organizational clinical and regulatory standards
• Lead full-cycle workforce management including recruitment onboarding competency assessments performance evaluations and staff development
• Provide strong leadership mentorship and direction to laboratory staff and supervisory teams
• Develop and execute strategic initiatives to improve quality patient safety service excellence and financial performance
• Monitor departmental budgets operational metrics and monthly performance outcomes
• Ensure compliance with CAP JCAHO CLIA FDA and CMS regulatory requirements
• Develop review and maintain laboratory policies procedures and quality management systems
• Collaborate with vendors and supply chain partners to optimize operational efficiency and cost control
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and promote a culture of accountability teamwork and excellence
• Effectively delegate responsibilities while maintaining oversight of compliance and operational performance

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelors Degree in Medical Technology Biomedical Science Biology Chemistry or related field
• National certification as a Medical Technologist (or equivalent)
• Active State Laboratory License (as required by state regulations)
• Minimum 3 years of progressive leadership experience in hospital or complex clinical laboratory settings
• Strong leadership communication and team management skills

Preferred:

• Masters Degree in a related field
• Prior experience in a hospital-based clinical laboratory environment

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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.