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Director of Laboratory Services

Wheeler Staffing Partners

Tucson, AZ

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Accreditation Standards, Acute Care, Analysis Skills, Biochemistry, Biology, Budget Management, Budgeting, Business Administration, Capital Budgeting, Chemistry, Clinical Laboratory, Clinical Pathology, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Customer Satisfaction, Disciplinary Action, Health Science, Healthcare, Healthcare Administration, Healthcare Management, Hospital, Instrumentation, Laboratory, Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Systems, Laboratory Techniques, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Microbiology, Patient Care, Patient Safety, People Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Reviews, Problem Solving Skills, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Resource Management, Safety Compliance, Safety Standards, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management
LOCATION
Tucson, AZ
POSTED
30+ days ago

Director of Laboratory Services

Location: Tucson, AZ

Employment Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time | Onsite

Schedule: Monday – Friday, Day Shift (24/7 Department Responsibility)

Compensation: $103,000 – $162,000 per year + up to 10% Annual Incentive Bonus

Relocation Assistance: Available

 

Overview

Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking an experienced Laboratory Director for a full-time, onsite leadership opportunity in Tucson, AZ. This role oversees all aspects of laboratory operations within an acute care environment, ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, proven supervisory experience, and the ability to lead teams in delivering reliable, timely, and accurate diagnostic testing that supports exceptional patient care.

 

Responsibilities
  • Provide strategic leadership and daily operational oversight for all areas of laboratory services.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and accreditation requirements, including CLIA and CAP.
  • Manage the department’s annual operating and capital budgets.
  • Oversee staffing functions, including hiring, scheduling, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions as needed.
  • Maintain quality assurance and performance improvement programs to ensure optimal laboratory operations.
  • Collaborate with physicians, clinicians, and hospital leadership to ensure laboratory services meet clinical needs.
  • Support implementation of new technologies, instrumentation, and laboratory information systems.
  • Monitor and improve workflow efficiency, turnaround times, and customer satisfaction.
  • Ensure laboratory practices are aligned with patient safety, compliance, and organizational goals.

 

Qualifications

Education:
  • Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology or a related Health Science Specialty (e.g., Clinical Laboratory Science, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry). Must meet CLIA qualifications for a General Supervisor.
  • Preferred: Master’s Degree in Allied Health, Healthcare Management, Health Administration, or Business Administration.

Experience:
  • Required: Minimum of 5 years of progressive supervisory experience in a hospital or acute care facility.
  • Preferred: Previous experience as a Laboratory Director with oversight of staffing, budgeting, compliance, and quality management.

Certifications / Licensure:
  • Required: Registered or registry eligible with an approved certifying agency:
  • ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology)
  • NCA (National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel)
  • AMT (American Medical Technologists)
  • Or equivalent certification
  • Licensure: State licensure required where applicable. (Some states require a specific lab supervisor or technologist license in addition to national certification.)

Key Competencies
  • Strong leadership and team development skills
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability
  • In-depth knowledge of laboratory operations and regulatory standards
  • Effective communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
  • Proven ability to manage budgets, resources, and staff effectively

 

Why Work Through Wheeler Staffing Partners

Wheeler Staffing Partners connects experienced healthcare leaders with premier career opportunities nationwide. When you work with WSP, you gain:
  • Exclusive access to direct-hire leadership roles in reputable healthcare organizations
  • Personalized guidance throughout the recruitment and interview process
  • Professional representation from a specialized healthcare recruiting team
  • Dedicated support to ensure a seamless hiring experience from start to finish

About the Company

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Wheeler Staffing Partners

Wheeler Staffing Partners' (WSP) has outstanding client relationships providing consultants with access to some of the most desirable employment opportunities across the nation. Our experience, the solutions we provide, our business processes, and partnerships with our consultants and clients has made the company one of the most sought after placement firms for job seekers and companies of all sizes. WSP, provides all candidates with career opportunities, skill assessments, and interview consulting services and our clients with the candidates that meet their culture and skill set. From our Executive Retained Search Teams, Direct Hire and Contract Staffing Professionals to our RPO Service offerings, we create models to deliver a world-class service, with a sense of urgency and professionalism at the best price. Let us put our expertise and services to work for you!

COMPANY SIZE
50 to 99 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2014
WEBSITE
http://wheelersp.com/