Director, Hospital Labs
Sonora Quest Laboratories, Casa Grande, AZ, United States
Duration: Full Time
Primary City/State:
Casa Grande, Arizona
Department Name:
Lab-BCGMC
Work Shift:
Day
Job Category:
Lab
Join one of Arizona's leading diagnostic testing network - Sonora Quest Laboratories, where operational excellence fuels statewide impact. As a strategic, people-centered laboratory leader, you'll drive hospital-based clinical operations for one of the nation's most advanced integrated lab systems, supporting care delivery across the continuum. Lead high-performing teams, elevate quality and regulatory readiness, and champion innovation in a fast-moving, mission-driven environment. This is your opportunity to shape the future of hospital laboratory services through visionary leadership, operational mastery, and a commitment to service excellence. Step into a role where your expertise directly advances community health and strengthens one of Arizona's most trusted healthcare partners.
Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Sonora Quest Laboratories/Laboratory Sciences of Arizona. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits. In addition, this position may be eligible for our Management or Sales Incentive Programs as part of your Total Rewards package.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position is accountable for leading, managing and directing assigned responsibilities and functions that contribute to the operational and financial success of the hospital clinical laboratory.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
DIRECTLY REPORTING
Provides direct supervision to 1-2 administrative staff and up to 8 to 10 technical staff.
MATRIX OR INDIRECT REPORTING
Depending upon facility location 25 to 150 technical staff.
TYPE OF SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Directs personnel actions and/ or overseeing recruiting, new hire actions, interviewing and selection of new staff, salary determinations, training, and personnel evaluations. Ensures department expenditures are in line with annual budget requirements. Oversees work schedule and daily activities of department staff.
SCOPE AND COMPLEXITY
Administrative responsibility of providing quality, timely, reliable and consistent services. Internal customers include laboratory staff, hospital staff, pathologists, and medical directors. External customers are physician's offices, patients, vendors, regulatory agencies and educational facilities. Has freedom to determine how to best accomplish functions within established procedures, guidelines and within budget restrictions. Confers with Vice President, Hospital Laboratory Operations and Senior Administrative Laboratory Director as necessary.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENT FACTORS
Requires extensive sitting with periodic standing and walking. May be required to lift up to 20 pounds. Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and body fluids. Needs adequate color vision. Requires significant use of a computer, phone and general office equipment. Needs adequate visual acuity, ability to grasp and handle objects. Ability to communicate effectively. May require off-site travel.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
EEO Statement:
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
Privacy Policy:
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Casa Grande, Arizona
Department Name:
Lab-BCGMC
Work Shift:
Day
Job Category:
Lab
Join one of Arizona's leading diagnostic testing network - Sonora Quest Laboratories, where operational excellence fuels statewide impact. As a strategic, people-centered laboratory leader, you'll drive hospital-based clinical operations for one of the nation's most advanced integrated lab systems, supporting care delivery across the continuum. Lead high-performing teams, elevate quality and regulatory readiness, and champion innovation in a fast-moving, mission-driven environment. This is your opportunity to shape the future of hospital laboratory services through visionary leadership, operational mastery, and a commitment to service excellence. Step into a role where your expertise directly advances community health and strengthens one of Arizona's most trusted healthcare partners.
Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Sonora Quest Laboratories/Laboratory Sciences of Arizona. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits. In addition, this position may be eligible for our Management or Sales Incentive Programs as part of your Total Rewards package.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position is accountable for leading, managing and directing assigned responsibilities and functions that contribute to the operational and financial success of the hospital clinical laboratory.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
DIRECTLY REPORTING
Provides direct supervision to 1-2 administrative staff and up to 8 to 10 technical staff.
MATRIX OR INDIRECT REPORTING
Depending upon facility location 25 to 150 technical staff.
TYPE OF SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Directs personnel actions and/ or overseeing recruiting, new hire actions, interviewing and selection of new staff, salary determinations, training, and personnel evaluations. Ensures department expenditures are in line with annual budget requirements. Oversees work schedule and daily activities of department staff.
SCOPE AND COMPLEXITY
Administrative responsibility of providing quality, timely, reliable and consistent services. Internal customers include laboratory staff, hospital staff, pathologists, and medical directors. External customers are physician's offices, patients, vendors, regulatory agencies and educational facilities. Has freedom to determine how to best accomplish functions within established procedures, guidelines and within budget restrictions. Confers with Vice President, Hospital Laboratory Operations and Senior Administrative Laboratory Director as necessary.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENT FACTORS
Requires extensive sitting with periodic standing and walking. May be required to lift up to 20 pounds. Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and body fluids. Needs adequate color vision. Requires significant use of a computer, phone and general office equipment. Needs adequate visual acuity, ability to grasp and handle objects. Ability to communicate effectively. May require off-site travel.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Must possess a strong knowledge of business and/or healthcare as normally obtained through the completion of a bachelor's degree in business, health care administration or related field.
- Must be qualified as a technical supervisor OR as a general supervisor depending on the specific site or discipline, as defined under CLIA '88 regulations.
- Must have four (4) years leadership experience with direct reports and management level responsibility.
- A significant understanding and knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures of different software programs is required.
- Oral/written communication skills, analytical/strategic skills.
- Must possess the ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Must possess a valid driver's license and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's Degree
- Green Belt Certification
- Additional related education and/or experience
EEO Statement:
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
Privacy Policy:
Privacy Policy