Director of Laboratory Services

Director of Laboratory Services

Facility: Acute care hospital laboratory (hospital-based clinical lab)
Location: Greater Boca Raton Region, Florida
Employment Type: Full-Time | Onsite Leadership Role

The Director of Laboratory Services is responsible for the strategic, operational, and regulatory oversight of all hospital laboratory services. This leader ensures high-quality, timely, and cost-effective diagnostic services while maintaining full compliance with state and federal regulations.

Reporting into senior hospital leadership, this role provides comprehensive direction across laboratory disciplines, including clinical, technical, administrative, and fiscal functions. The Director ensures laboratory operations align with best practices, regulatory standards, and organizational goals while fostering a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Provide overall leadership and direction for all hospital laboratory services and departments

• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and accrediting body regulations, including Florida laboratory requirements

• Oversee quality assurance, quality control, and continuous performance improvement initiatives

• Direct staffing, scheduling, competency assessment, and professional development of laboratory personnel

• Manage departmental budgets, cost controls, and resource utilization

• Ensure accurate, timely, and efficient delivery of laboratory results to support patient care

• Collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, and hospital administration to support clinical operations

• Maintain policies, procedures, and documentation in alignment with regulatory and organizational standards

• Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory or management experience in an acute care hospital laboratory

• Education and/or experience combination recognized by the State of Florida for Clinical Laboratory Supervisor eligibility

• Eligibility for Florida Clinical Laboratory Supervisor licensure in at least three (3) of the following disciplines:

  • Microbiology

  • Serology

  • Clinical Chemistry

  • Hematology

  • Immunohematology

• Demonstrated leadership experience managing multidisciplinary laboratory teams

• Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology or related field

• ASCP National Certification (Medical Technologist or equivalent)

• Experience leading laboratory operations in a fast-paced hospital environment

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams

• Adaptability and resilience in a dynamic healthcare environment

• Sound judgment, organizational skills, and attention to regulatory detail

• Highly competitive base salary, dependent on experience

• Comprehensive employee benefits package

• Relocation assistance available for an ideal candidate

• Interview travel reimbursement provided

This role offers the chance to lead a hospital-based laboratory in a desirable South Florida region known for its coastal lifestyle, strong healthcare presence, and year-round outdoor living—an attractive setting for experienced laboratory leaders seeking both professional impact and quality of life.