$93,000–$120,000 Per Year
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: $93,000 – $120,000 (commensurate with experience)
- Up to 17.5% performance-based incentive bonus
- $10,000 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:
- Bachelor’s 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:
- Master’s Degree in a related field
- Prior experience in a hospital-based clinical laboratory environment
For more details contact at
hdavda@navitashealth.com
or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.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.