Director, Hospital Laboratory Services

Job description

The Director of Hospital Laboratory Services provides strategic and operational leadership for all hospital-based laboratories across Atlantic Health’s seven-hospital system. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality, efficient, and compliant laboratory operations that support clinical excellence and organizational goals. The Director sets departmental goals, establishes standards of practice, and oversees medical, technical, and administrative functions across all laboratory sites. They ensure full compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies, including CLIA, CAP, and Joint Commission, while driving continuous improvement in service delivery and quality outcomes. As the primary liaison with hospital executive teams and medical leadership, the Director collaborates closely with CLIA directors, nursing leaders, and other stakeholders to address service needs, introduce new capabilities, and monitor performance through service level agreements and quality metrics. The Director also leads financial planning and budget management in conjunction with the Director of Business Operations, applying LEAN A3 methodology to optimize resources and investigate variances. They ov...