Multi-Site Laboratory Director - Tennessee

Job Title: Division Laboratory Director – Full-Time, Day Shift

Location: (Tennessee) – Relocation Considered

Employment Type: Permanent / Full-Time

Schedule: Monday – Friday, No Weekends

About the Role:
A leading healthcare laboratory services organization is seeking a Division Laboratory Director to oversee multi-site laboratory operations across Tennessee. This role focuses on providing operational leadership, strategic oversight, and consulting support to ensure high-quality, cost-effective, and compliant laboratory services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage laboratory operations across multiple facilities within the division.

• Coordinate with service line, hospital, and facility leadership to implement operational improvements and best practices.

• Provide assessment, consulting, and oversight on laboratory quality, efficiency, and financial performance.

• Support test menu and equipment platform implementation, reference testing utilization, and billing compliance.

• Ensure regulatory readiness and ongoing accreditation standards are met.

• Build and mentor high-performing teams of laboratory directors.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships across leadership, physician groups, and operational stakeholders.

• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes impacting laboratory services.

• Execute division and service line strategies to align with enterprise financial and operational goals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or Laboratory Science required; Master’s in Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred.

• Professional organization membership required.

• Minimum 5+ years of recent experience at the director/manager level or laboratory consulting, preferably in multi-site laboratory operations on a national or regional scale.

• Clinical laboratory experience, including Medical Technologist background, is required.

• Strong knowledge of healthcare systems management, hospital/lab operations, financial management, and third-party reimbursement.

• No employment gaps; ability to relocate for the right candidate.

• Multi-site laboratory experience highly preferred.

• Fully vaccinated for COVID-19 per local/state/federal regulations (unless exemption approved).

Additional Information:

• Local TN candidates preferred but open to relocation for highly qualified applicants.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to send their resume to: marissak@ka-recruiting.com