Director - Laboratory

About the job

Leads and directs laboratory personnel whose primary responsibilities are the collection and testing of specimens in order to provide physicians timely accurate lab test results. Oversees a wide variety of administrative and technical activities; responsible for revenue and operating budgets and a personnel staff. Works closely with Pathologists. Insures compliance with regulations/standards and maintains accreditations and licensures.  Demonstrates commitment and accountability for implementation, communication, and monitoring of all functions of the Laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that staffing is appropriate for services and volume.
• Develops and manages budgets for personnel and operations on an ongoing basis.
• Promotes organization goals within own department and seeks out opportunities to influence other parts of the organization.
• Follows and supports principles of Target 100.
• Achieve annual specific departmental goals as applicable.
• Ensures that staffing is appropriate for services and volume.
• Develops and manages budgets for personnel and operations on an ongoing basis.
• Promotes organization goals within own department and seeks out opportunities to influence other parts of the organization.
• Follows and supports principles of Target 100.
• Achieve annual specific departmental goals as applicable.
• Ensures ongoing compliance with SMMC competency assessment process and timely evaluations.
• Ensures that an effective orientation, training and staff development process is in place and conducted for the department.
• Staff communication is facilitated by conducting meetings and providing minutes to staff and administration.
• Develops and manages budgets for personnel and operations on an ongoing basis.
• Commits to and participates in community or hospital functions
• Achieve annual specific departmental goals as applicable.
• Complies, supports and/or participates with the NPSG and the Leapfrog Safety Leaps as applicable to the department.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree

Experience:

5+ years of experience working in hospital lab with progressive leadership responsibilities

License:

Clinical Lab Supervisor

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About Us

Are you a results-driven leader ready to make a meaningful impact to patients, caregivers, and your community? At St. Mary's Medical Center hospital, were seeking an innovative and experienced healthcare leader to drive excellence and inspire our team towards exceptional patient outcomes and operational success. At St. Mary's Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match

• Generous paid time off

• Career development and continuing education opportunities

• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts

• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program

• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

St. Marys Medical Center (SMMC), part of the Palm Beach Health Network, is a 420-bed acute care hospital in West Palm Beach. The hospital has been serving Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast for more than 80 years.SMMC is a Level 1 Trauma Center, a state-designated Pediatric Trauma Referral Center, certified Comprehensive Stoke Center, and has a level III NICU. Pediatric services are provided at the Palm Beach Childrens Hospital at St. Marys Medical Center, which is the only dedicated childrens hospital between Ft. Lauderdale and Orlando. Along with 24/7 dedicated pediatric emergency and trauma care, Palm Beach Childrens Hospitals medical staff consists of 196 pediatricians in 36 subspecialties. Join us!

Additional Information

• Job Identification: 2603026831
• Job Category: Ancillary
• Posting Date: 2026-10-30
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Assignment Category: Full Time