Laboratory Director – Alexandria, LA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Days
Compensation:
Hourly Pay Range: $47.10 – $70.66 (based on experience)
Sign-On Bonus: Available (case-by-case)
Relocation Assistance: Available (case-by-case)
Overview
A high-volume acute care hospital in Alexandria, Louisiana is seeking an experienced Laboratory Director to lead all clinical laboratory and phlebotomy operations.
This role provides strategic, operational, and regulatory oversight for laboratory services, including blood bank, chemistry, hematology, and microbiology. The Laboratory Director plays a critical leadership role in ensuring quality outcomes, regulatory compliance, staff engagement, and operational efficiency.
Responsibilities
Provide overall leadership, planning, coordination, and administrative oversight of laboratory and phlebotomy services
Ensure compliance with all state, federal, and accreditation standards, including laboratory regulations and quality benchmarks
Oversee blood bank, chemistry, hematology, microbiology, and related diagnostic services
Develop and implement policies, procedures, and quality initiatives to ensure accurate, timely, and reliable test results
Lead, mentor, and develop laboratory leadership and staff teams
Manage staffing models, productivity, scheduling, and labor utilization
Collaborate with hospital leadership and clinical stakeholders to support patient care and operational goals
Monitor departmental performance, identify improvement opportunities, and implement corrective action plans
Required:
Recent acute care laboratory supervisory or leadership experience
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or a chemical, physical, or biological science
Active State Medical Technologist license
ASCP registration (or equivalent recognized certification)
Preferred:
Prior Director-level laboratory experience
Experience leading multi-disciplinary laboratory teams in an acute care setting
Scope of Responsibility
Oversight of Laboratory and Phlebotomy departments
Approximately 75 FTEs
Reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive hourly compensation with experience-based progression
Sign-on and relocation assistance (as applicable)
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Paid time off and paid family leave
Tuition assistance, student loan support, and certification reimbursement
Employee wellness, counseling, and financial planning resources
Benefit eligibility may vary by employment status and location.
Ideal For
Laboratory leaders ready to step into a director-level role
Acute care lab professionals seeking operational and strategic responsibility
Candidates interested in long-term stability and leadership impact
Keywords
Laboratory Director, Lab Director, Clinical Laboratory Director, Hospital Laboratory Leadership, Medical Technologist Director, Louisiana Lab Jobs
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