Laboratory Director

Laboratory Director opportunity alert! An exceptional career move awaits an experienced Laboratory Director ready to lead with vision, elevate quality, and inspire innovation at a highly respected healthcare organization serving northern New Mexico.

The Laboratory Director will join a mission-driven, patient-first healthcare organization known for clinical excellence, measurable quality outcomes, and a strong culture of safety. This hospital has earned regional recognition for high patient satisfaction scores, low hospital-acquired infection rates, and continuous performance improvement initiatives aligned with national benchmarks. With ongoing investments in advanced diagnostic technologies, modernized facilities, and data-driven decision support tools, the Laboratory Director will have the opportunity to shape a forward-thinking laboratory program that supports high-acuity care and specialized service lines.

Leadership is accessible and collaborative, fostering a Just Culture environment where innovation, shared governance, and professional growth are actively supported.

The Laboratory Director will oversee all laboratory services across a dynamic diagnostic services department, including clinical pathology, microbiology, hematology, blood bank, and molecular diagnostics. This comprehensive laboratory environment is equipped with modern instrumentation, robust quality assurance programs, and strong infection prevention partnerships. The Laboratory Director will champion regulatory compliance, accreditation readiness, process optimization, and continuous quality improvement while advancing laboratory best practices and evidence-based standards.

Close collaboration with medical staff, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary clinical teams ensures that laboratory services remain accurate, timely, and aligned with patient-centered outcomes.

Reporting directly to senior hospital leadership, the Laboratory Director will guide experienced laboratory managers, supervisors, medical technologists, and support staff within a supportive and collegial environment. The Laboratory Director will drive strategic planning, budgeting, staffing optimization, policy development, and performance metrics while mentoring a diverse team of laboratory professionals and working alongside friendly nurses, physicians, and allied health experts. This leadership role emphasizes transparent communication, cross-department collaboration, regulatory compliance, and fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and professional development.

Northern New Mexico offers the Laboratory Director an inspiring lifestyle surrounded by breathtaking mountain landscapes, high-desert beauty, and four-season outdoor recreation. From hiking, skiing, and mountain biking to art festivals, live music, and renowned regional cuisine, the area blends adventure with culture. Residents enjoy a welcoming community atmosphere, excellent schools, accessible higher education institutions, vibrant farmers markets, and a thriving local economy supported by healthcare, technology, and small businesses.

With manageable commute times, diverse housing options, rich cultural heritage, and easy access to regional airports, northern New Mexico provides an exceptional quality of life.

The Laboratory Director will be rewarded with competitive executive-level compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive executive-level compensation
• health coverage
• dental coverage
• vision coverage
• retirement plans with employer contribution
• paid time off
• relocation assistance
• professional development support