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About the job Laboratory Services Director

Laboratory Services Director 

Laboratory Services
Full-Time | On-Site | Days

Why This Role Is Special

This leadership opportunity is located in one of Washingtons most beautiful coastal regions. Life here includes ocean views, island ferries, forested trails, and a true sense of community. It is a place where people slow down, know their neighbors, and value balance. If you are seeking meaningful leadership work paired with an exceptional quality of life, this role offers both.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Director of Laboratory Services to lead and oversee all laboratory operations within a well-respected healthcare organization in the Pacific Northwest. This role provides strategic and operational leadership across multiple laboratory disciplines while working closely with physicians, clinical leaders, and hospital administration to ensure the highest standards of quality, safety, and service.

This position is ideal for a collaborative, forward-thinking laboratory leader who enjoys mentoring teams, improving systems, and building sustainable laboratory services that support patient care and organizational growth.

Schedule and Location

  • Full-time, on-site

  • Day shift

  • Coastal Washington location

Compensation

  • Hourly range: $49.00 – $74.00

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide overall leadership, direction, and planning for all laboratory services

  • Establish departmental goals, policies, and operational priorities aligned with organizational objectives

  • Develop and manage operating and capital budgets for laboratory services

  • Partner with physicians, pathologists, and clinical leaders to evaluate testing needs and develop appropriate testing panels

  • Oversee laboratory operations across chemistry, hematology, blood bank, microbiology, and phlebotomy

  • Supervise laboratory leadership including supervisors and lead technologists

  • Maintain and update laboratory policies and procedures, ensuring annual review and staff compliance

  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory and accrediting agencies including CAP, CLIA, FDA, OSHA, and other applicable standards

  • Lead quality control initiatives and continuous quality improvement efforts

  • Oversee laboratory information systems and reporting, including Meditech

  • Support business development initiatives related to laboratory services

Operational and Administrative Leadership

  • Manage exempt and non-exempt laboratory staff

  • Ensure accurate staffing, scheduling, and timekeeping approvals

  • Oversee purchasing, capital equipment planning, service contracts, billing, and reimbursement processes

  • Maintain employee credentialing, certifications, competency records, and performance evaluations

  • Ensure compliance with infection control practices, safety regulations, and specialized testing requirements

  • Promote a culture of professionalism, accountability, and collaboration across the laboratory team

Leadership Expectations

  • Foster strong working relationships with hospital leadership, clinicians, staff, patients, and visitors

  • Address concerns with professionalism and responsiveness

  • Lead with calm confidence during high-volume or high-pressure situations

  • Demonstrate adaptability and openness to change while managing competing priorities

What You Will Bring

  • Strong communication skills and the ability to lead with integrity and clarity

  • Excellent organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills

  • A collaborative leadership style with a commitment to team development

  • The ability to work independently while contributing to cross-functional teams

  • A passion for quality, compliance, and patient-centered laboratory services

Required Qualifications

  • Advanced education with completion of an approved Medical Technology program

  • Minimum of five years of progressive laboratory experience

  • Minimum of two years of supervisory or management experience

  • Certification by ASCP or NCA preferred

  • CLIA regulatory education required for work in a complex laboratory

  • Washington State certification as a Medical Assistant Phlebotomist

  • Current Basic Life Support certification

Benefits

This organization offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both professional growth and personal well-being, including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Generous paid time off and extended illness benefits

  • Life insurance and long-term disability coverage

  • Vested retirement contributions and flexible spending accounts

  • Tuition reimbursement and student loan support programs

  • Employee recognition initiatives and a supportive, team-oriented culture

Equal Opportunity Employer

This organization is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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