Division Laboratory Director
Texas Nursing Services, Nashville, TN, United States
Division Laboratory Director
Nashville, Tennessee
Employment Type:
Full-Time Schedule:
Days | No Weekends Salary:
Up to $160,000 annually (based on experience) Sign-On Bonus:
Up to $20,000 Incentive Bonus:
Up to 17.5% annual performance bonus Relocation Assistance:
Available on a case-by-case basis
Overview A large healthcare laboratory services organization supporting multiple hospital systems is seeking an experienced
Division Laboratory Director
to oversee laboratory operations across a regional division based in
Nashville, Tennessee .
This senior leadership role is responsible for strategic oversight of laboratory operations, operational assessments, financial performance, regulatory compliance, and service line development across multiple facilities. The ideal candidate brings strong
multi-site laboratory leadership experience , expertise in healthcare financial and operational management, and the ability to collaborate effectively with hospital executives, physicians, and service line leaders.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership and oversight for laboratory operations across multiple hospitals and laboratory facilities
Coordinate with service line leadership to assess operational performance and implement improvement strategies
Lead operational assessments including process improvement, utilization analysis, and operational model development
Manage division laboratory activities including operational planning, financial analysis, and budgeting
Oversee laboratory quality programs and ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards
Develop and implement laboratory test menus, equipment platform strategies, and service line initiatives
Optimize regional laboratory coordination and centralization strategies
Ensure adherence to group purchasing and vendor contract agreements
Evaluate reference laboratory utilization and outreach program profitability
Ensure accurate billing compliance and charge capture processes
Collaborate with physicians, hospital executives, supply chain, IT leadership, and medical directors
Present operational findings and recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholder groups
Monitor financial performance, identify operational variances, and recommend corrective action
Lead development and mentorship of laboratory directors and leadership teams across the division
Maintain awareness of regulatory and legislative changes affecting laboratory services
Communicate regularly with executive leadership regarding operational performance and strategic initiatives
Qualifications Required
Bachelor’s Degree in
Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science
Background as a
Medical Technologist (MT/MLS)
Minimum
5+ years recent leadership experience
in laboratory management, consulting, or director-level laboratory operations
Multi-site laboratory leadership experience on a
regional or national level
Clinical laboratory experience in hospital or large healthcare laboratory environments
Strong knowledge of healthcare systems management, laboratory operations, and financial management
Preferred
Master’s Degree in
Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field
Experience managing large regional laboratory networks
Experience leading strategic operational improvements across multiple hospital laboratories
Compensation & Benefits This leadership position offers a comprehensive executive-level benefits package including:
Competitive base salary with performance incentives
Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid Time Off and paid family leave
401(k) retirement plan with
100% employer match up to 9% based on years of service
Tuition assistance up to
$5,250 annually
Student loan repayment assistance
Employee stock purchase program with discounted stock options
Life and disability insurance coverage
Professional development and leadership advancement opportunities
These benefits support employees’ health, financial wellbeing, and long-term career growth.
Ideal For This role is ideal for:
Regional Laboratory Directors
overseeing multiple hospital laboratories
Senior laboratory leaders with
multi-site operational management experience
Clinical laboratory professionals seeking
division-level leadership responsibility
Division Laboratory Director, Regional Laboratory Director, Clinical Laboratory Leadership, Laboratory Operations Director, Medical Technologist Leadership, Multi-Site Laboratory Management, Healthcare Laboratory Director, Nashville Laboratory Careers
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Employment Type:
Full-Time Schedule:
Days | No Weekends Salary:
Up to $160,000 annually (based on experience) Sign-On Bonus:
Up to $20,000 Incentive Bonus:
Up to 17.5% annual performance bonus Relocation Assistance:
Available on a case-by-case basis
Overview A large healthcare laboratory services organization supporting multiple hospital systems is seeking an experienced
Division Laboratory Director
to oversee laboratory operations across a regional division based in
Nashville, Tennessee .
This senior leadership role is responsible for strategic oversight of laboratory operations, operational assessments, financial performance, regulatory compliance, and service line development across multiple facilities. The ideal candidate brings strong
multi-site laboratory leadership experience , expertise in healthcare financial and operational management, and the ability to collaborate effectively with hospital executives, physicians, and service line leaders.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership and oversight for laboratory operations across multiple hospitals and laboratory facilities
Coordinate with service line leadership to assess operational performance and implement improvement strategies
Lead operational assessments including process improvement, utilization analysis, and operational model development
Manage division laboratory activities including operational planning, financial analysis, and budgeting
Oversee laboratory quality programs and ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards
Develop and implement laboratory test menus, equipment platform strategies, and service line initiatives
Optimize regional laboratory coordination and centralization strategies
Ensure adherence to group purchasing and vendor contract agreements
Evaluate reference laboratory utilization and outreach program profitability
Ensure accurate billing compliance and charge capture processes
Collaborate with physicians, hospital executives, supply chain, IT leadership, and medical directors
Present operational findings and recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholder groups
Monitor financial performance, identify operational variances, and recommend corrective action
Lead development and mentorship of laboratory directors and leadership teams across the division
Maintain awareness of regulatory and legislative changes affecting laboratory services
Communicate regularly with executive leadership regarding operational performance and strategic initiatives
Qualifications Required
Bachelor’s Degree in
Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science
Background as a
Medical Technologist (MT/MLS)
Minimum
5+ years recent leadership experience
in laboratory management, consulting, or director-level laboratory operations
Multi-site laboratory leadership experience on a
regional or national level
Clinical laboratory experience in hospital or large healthcare laboratory environments
Strong knowledge of healthcare systems management, laboratory operations, and financial management
Preferred
Master’s Degree in
Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field
Experience managing large regional laboratory networks
Experience leading strategic operational improvements across multiple hospital laboratories
Compensation & Benefits This leadership position offers a comprehensive executive-level benefits package including:
Competitive base salary with performance incentives
Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid Time Off and paid family leave
401(k) retirement plan with
100% employer match up to 9% based on years of service
Tuition assistance up to
$5,250 annually
Student loan repayment assistance
Employee stock purchase program with discounted stock options
Life and disability insurance coverage
Professional development and leadership advancement opportunities
These benefits support employees’ health, financial wellbeing, and long-term career growth.
Ideal For This role is ideal for:
Regional Laboratory Directors
overseeing multiple hospital laboratories
Senior laboratory leaders with
multi-site operational management experience
Clinical laboratory professionals seeking
division-level leadership responsibility
Division Laboratory Director, Regional Laboratory Director, Clinical Laboratory Leadership, Laboratory Operations Director, Medical Technologist Leadership, Multi-Site Laboratory Management, Healthcare Laboratory Director, Nashville Laboratory Careers
#LaboratoryDirector #ClinicalLaboratory #LabLeadership #MedicalTechnologist #HealthcareLeadership #LaboratoryOperations #NashvilleHealthcare #HospitalLaboratory
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