Hospital Laboratory Director

Job Summary

Hospital Laboratory Director – Fairview Park Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare. This incentive‑eligible position leads the laboratory operations, ensuring high quality patient care and regulatory compliance.

• Comprehensive medical coverage with low or no copays for prescription, behavioral health, telemedicine, and Air Med transportation.
• Dental and vision, life, disability, and supplemental health protection (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity).
• Flexible spending accounts, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, and moving assistance.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) plan with 100% match on 3%–9% of pay.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan – 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family‑support benefits including Progyny fertility, adoption assistance, and child, elder, and pet care services.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and partner programs.
• Retirement readiness and rollover assistance.
• Educational assistance for tuition, student loans, certifications, and dependent scholarships.
• Colleague recognition program and time‑away‑from‑work benefits, including paid family leave and disability coverage.
• Employee Health Assistance Fund for full‑time and part‑time colleagues.

• Direct operations, programs, and activities to meet organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure staffing adequacy through timely hiring, orientation, competency, training, and performance management.
• Coach and provide regular feedback to staff; serve as a role model for performance and conduct.
• Set and execute department strategies to achieve goals in service, quality, compliance, finances, patient satisfaction, and personnel management.
• Seek and incorporate feedback from internal and external sources to improve care delivery.
• Oversee the laboratory’s financial operation, monitor resource utilization, identify variances, and adjust to meet service and fiscal goals; prepare monthly operating review reports.
• Ensure compliance with accrediting agencies (CAP, JCAHO, CLIA, FDA, CMS) and conduct annual policy reviews.
• Manage vendor relationships and supply contracts in coordination with Laboratory Services and Supply Chain.
• Develop and implement a communication plan to keep department personnel informed and encourage open communication.
• Direct operations, delegate responsibilities, monitor staff activities, and provide coaching, guidance, and training as needed.

• Baccalaureate degree in Medical Technology, Biomedical Science, Biology, or Chemistry required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• National certification as a Medical Technologist required.
• 5+ years progressive laboratory management experience with complex laboratory operations.
• Hospital clinical laboratory experience preferred.
• Must be fully vaccinated for COVID‑19 in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations, unless medical or religious exemption applies.

HCA Healthcare is a leading provider of health‑care services, recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute. The organization supports over 250 acute and rehab hospitals, physician practices, surgery centers, and commercial accounts across multiple states.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

• Director

• Full‑time

• Management and Health Care Provider
• Hospitals and Health Care

• Dublin, GA

Interested candidates may apply to unlock the possibilities and advance their careers. We promptly review all applications, and highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.