Clinical Laboratory Director
Listed on 2026-07-08
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Healthcare
Medical Technologist & Lab Technician
Job Description — Lab Director (Clinical Laboratory) | Permanent
Location: Junction, Texas
Schedule: Monday–Friday (7:00 AM–3:00 PM or 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; flexibility required) + rotating weekend on-call
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: Starting at $80,000 per annum
Position OverviewA rural acute-care hospital is seeking a hands‑on Lab Director to lead daily laboratory operations while actively performing bench work. This is a working manager role ideal for a leader who balances administrative oversight with technical expertise. The Lab Director will supervise a small team and ensure high standards in quality, compliance, and patient testing services—especially within Blood Bank
.
- Provide overall leadership and operational oversight of the Clinical Laboratory
- Perform routine MT/MLT bench duties as needed (Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, and Blood Bank
) - Supervise and support 3 full‑time techs and 1 PRN
- Ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, TJC
, and state regulations - Manage quality assurance, proficiency testing, and policy/procedure updates
- Oversee staffing schedules, training, competency assessments, and performance management
- Maintain inventory, equipment maintenance, and vendor coordination
- Participate in rotating weekend on‑call coverage
Collaborate with medical staff and hospital leadership to ensure efficient lab services
- Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science or related field
- MT/MLS (ASCP) or equivalent certification
- Prior laboratory leadership/supervisory experience
- Strong hands‑on experience in Blood Bank
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance:
CLIA, CAP, TJC - Ability to work both administratively and technically in the lab
- Previous experience in a rural or small hospital setting
- Experience managing small lab teams
If you’re a certified MT/MLS with leadership experience and strong Blood Bank expertise looking for a stable, impactful role in a close‑knit hospital setting,
we want to hear from you.
Apply today or send your resume directly to [your email] for immediate consideration.
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