Director, Laboratory

Job OverviewHealth Support Center laboratory director position at Brentwood, TN. Full-time hybrid day shift. Posted 11/14/2025. Job ID #321140.ResponsibilitiesResponsible for being the subject matter expert (SME) in Laboratory Services and for providing leadership to facilities.Plan, support and promote the Lab Services at facilities consistent with Company Mission, Vision, and Values.Provide support to facilities regarding laboratory operations, quality of care, and patient safety.Assume primary responsibility for assimilating, identifying, and disseminating best demonstrated practices across the Company to support key strategic focus areas.Collaborate with physician provider teams to develop patient-focused, employee-owned, data-driven, and servant-led initiatives to best serve the community in which the facility operates.Collect and interpret data, define issues/problems, and draw valid conclusions.Coordinate and communicate with other leaders within the facilities.Support hospital strategy and service line operations for assigned hospitals/markets, leading the effective operation of service line departments.Responsible for all aspects of facility's service line operations and growth, including assistance in strategy development, maintenance of key metrics, financial reviews, and growth initiatives and revenue cycle analysis.Monitor, report on and present financial performance for all assigned departments and collaborate with hospital leadership to ensure fiscal responsibility and adherence to annual budgets and strategic goals.Provide leadership to unit, including daily supervision, performance management, coaching and talent development, with at least weekly communication to HSC service line leader.Manage support staff within assigned departments(s). Responsible for performance reviews and other HR related matters.Assist hospital with recruitment and onboarding of a permanent director.Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance (e.g., CLIA, TJC, HIPAA). Skilled in the application of policies and procedures.Perform other duties as assigned.BenefitsComprehensive 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.QualificationsBachelor's Degree; Master's Degree preferred; Minimum of 5 years in service line specific director role or similar healthcare setting with specific leadership experience.Certifications: Medical Laboratory Scientist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist through a nationally recognized certification agency (e.g., American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT)).Licenses: Appropriately licensed as required by the service line and/or State requirements.Clinical Laboratory Regulatory Requirements (CLIA, The Joint Commission).Clinical laboratory operations.EEOC StatementLifepoint Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment. You must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. #J-18808-Ljbffr