LifePoint Health

Laboratory Director

LifePoint Health$90K — $120K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • ASCP or AMT certification required
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
  • Experience in leading departmental operations
  • Strong knowledge of clinical and administrative standards
  • Proven ability in budget management and compliance
  • Familiarity with internal and external audit processes
  • Experience with staff development and education initiatives

Responsibilities

  • Develop departmental goals aligned with organizational standards
  • Direct departmental operations to enhance quality control
  • Assess and manage staffing activities effectively
  • Prepare and oversee departmental budgets and audits
  • Cultivate a professional growth environment for staff
  • Integrate evidence-based practices into departmental protocols
  • Evaluate patient care delivery and service levels for improvement

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Life, accident, critical illness and disability insurance
  • Paid family leave and generous paid time off
  • Tuition assistance for higher education and certifications
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
  • Wellness programs including gym memberships and mental health services
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION

 

How you will contribute

A Laboratory Director who excels in this role:

 

Develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical,
administrative, legal, and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization.

Directs and evaluates departmental operations, including patient care delivery, information technologies, service level determination, and complaint management, to achieve performance and quality control objectives.

Plans and monitors staffing activities, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions, and continuing education initiatives.

Prepares, monitors, and evaluates departmental budgets, and ensures that the department operates in compliance with allocated funding. Coordinates and directs internal/external audits.

Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.

Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols.
 

 

What we are looking for :

Must have: ASCP or AMT

Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred

 

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: 

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

  • Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

  • Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

  • Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

 

More about Central Carolina Hospital

Central Carolina Hospital is a 137-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Lee County community for over 115 years. We are proud to be recognized by Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center and by the American College of Cardiology as a Chest Pain Center. We have also earned Heart Failure Accreditation from the American College of Cariology. In 2024, we received the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines Stroke Rural Recognition Silver Award.

About LifePoint Health

LifePoint Health is a healthcare company that owns and operates hospitals and other healthcare facilities across the United States. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee. LifePoint Health's hospitals offer a wide range of medical services, including emergency care, surgery, cardiology, oncology, and women's health. The company is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay. LifePoint Health is also dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the communities it serves through various community outreach programs and initiatives.
Learn more about LifePoint Health
Size
46,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1999

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