Lead a High-Impact Laboratory Team as an Administrative Laboratory Director – Join a Top Community Hospital!
Are you a visionary leader with a passion for driving operational excellence and fostering a dynamic team culture? Lighthouse Lab Services is partnering with a leading community hospital in Wooster, OH, to find a highly skilled and communicative Administrative Laboratory Director to lead their laboratory services department. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced leader to shape the future of healthcare in a community-focused setting.
Why This Role?
As the Administrative Laboratory Director, you won’t just manage a lab—you’ll shape its future. You’ll lead a talented team, elevate laboratory services, and ensure top-notch patient care, all while working in a collaborative and supportive environment. If you're a results-driven professional with a vision for success, we want to hear from you!
What You’ll Do:
Lead daily operations of the laboratory, ensuring top-notch regulatory, safety, and compliance standards are met.
Inspire and manage a high-performance team of laboratory professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, growth, and excellence.
Develop and implement policies and procedures that improve workflow, operational efficiency, and service quality, while boosting team morale.
Ensure accurate, timely, and efficient lab testing and results reporting, directly impacting the quality of patient care.
Collaborate with hospital leadership to align laboratory services with hospital-wide goals and initiatives, driving both quality and patient care outcomes.
Manage the department’s budget, ensuring cost-effective decision-making without sacrificing quality.
Build and maintain relationships with external vendors, equipment providers, and regulatory agencies, ensuring smooth operations.
Lead recruitment, hiring, and performance evaluations, developing the next generation of laboratory professionals.
Keep up-to-date with the latest trends in laboratory science, ensuring that the department stays at the cutting edge of healthcare advancements.
What You Bring to the Table:
A Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related field (Master's degree is preferred).
ASCP certification (or equivalent) and a minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in a laboratory setting.
In-depth knowledge of laboratory operations and regulatory compliance (CLIA, CAP).
Proven success in leading, mentoring, and developing diverse teams, and the ability to inspire a culture of high performance.
Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate challenges in a fast-paced environment.
Strong understanding of budget management and making cost-effective decisions that benefit both the lab and hospital.
Why Join This Hospital?
Competitive salary between $90K–$130K based on experience.
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage.
Generous PTO and paid holidays to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Why Wooster, OH?
Wooster offers a charming small-town atmosphere with access to beautiful natural surroundings. This welcoming community is ideal for those looking for a peaceful lifestyle while still being close to major cities in Ohio. With excellent schools, a strong sense of community, and a supportive work environment, Wooster is the perfect place to grow both professionally and personally.
About Us:
At Lighthouse Lab Services, we offer solutions to help start, grow, and run clinical laboratories. Our recruiting team has over 17 years of proven success placing job seekers in positions ranging from entry-level Medical Technologists to seasoned Laboratory Directors. We recruit nationwide, for permanent and travel positions with clients ranging from small hospitals to large reference laboratories.
It is the policy of Lighthouse Lab Services to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Lighthouse Lab Services will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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