Medical Lab Director Jobs

A Medical Laboratory Director in the med tech industry is responsible for overseeing the operations, management, and safety of the laboratory. They play a critical role in ensuring that the lab complies with all regulatory standards and protocols, continuously improving the quality of lab services, implementing new technologies, and coordinating with other healthcare professionals. A Medical Lab Director also supervises lab staff, conducts performance evaluations, and provides educational and growth opportunities to the team. They are also involved in managing budgets, developing and implementing policies and guidelines, and ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of test results.

Key skills for this position include strong leadership and managerial abilities, excellent communication skills, knowledge in laboratory procedures and equipment, and the ability to manage budgets and resources effectively. Familiarity with healthcare laws and regulations as well as quality control procedures is also crucial. They should have a Doctoral degree in medical technology, biology, chemistry, or a related field and some professional certifications like the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or the American Board of Medical Microbiology (ABMM). Some job roles a person may have before becoming a Medical Lab Director include Medical Lab Technologist, Senior Medical Technologist, or Lab Supervisor.

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Supervisor - Medical Technologist Supervisor (MT)

  • Methodist Health System
  • Dallas, TX
  • 6 days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 6 days ago

Hours of Work : 2pm to 10:30pm Days Of Week : M-F (Rotating Weekends and Holidays) Work Shift : 8X5 Mid/Evening (United States of America) Job Description : Your Job: The Medical Technologist...

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Histology Supervisor

  • Aurora Diagnostics LLC
  • Salem, OR
  • 8 days ago
  • Salem, OR
  • 8 days ago

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, under time constraints Ability to operate general laboratory equipment, including but not limited to: telephones, computers, automated analyzers, centrifuges...

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Phlebotomy Supervisor - Canton-Potsdam Hospital (Full-Time, Days)

  • Rochester Regional Health
  • Potsdam, NY
  • 1 hour ago
  • Potsdam, NY
  • 1 hour ago

collection (Phlebotomy), completion of annual competencies as well as maintain department policies for COC Drug Screen Procedures and Competency and monitor documentation on the competency and education...

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Sterile Processing Team Lead - Central Sterile Reprocessing

  • Dartmouth Health
  • Lebanon, NH
  • 1 hour ago
  • Lebanon, NH
  • 1 hour ago

Overview We are offering a Sign On/Retention Bonus of $5,000. Provides the satellite departments and clinics at D-H with instrumentation and technical support, enabling the clinics to provide...

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Specimen Processing Support Services Team Lead

  • LabCorp
  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 hours ago

Labcorp is seeking a Support Services Team Leader to join our team in San Diego, CA. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 11:00PM to 7:30AM, rotating weekends, additional days and hours may be needed...

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Phlebotomy Supervisor

  • LabCorp
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 2 hours ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 2 hours ago

LabCorp is seeking a Phlebotomy Supervisor to join our team in Salt Lake City, UT....

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Blood Bank Lab Supervisor - $10,000.00 SIGN ON BONUS

  • LabCorp
  • Nashville, TN
  • 11 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 11 hours ago

LabCorp is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Supervisor to join our Blood Bank team at Ascension St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN. Work Schedule: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday....

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Program Director- Medical Laboratory Technician

  • Keiser University
  • Clearwater, FL
  • 14 hours ago
  • Clearwater, FL
  • 14 hours ago

Program Directors are responsible for leveraging their expertise to develop, maintain and deliver education services to students through: Creating and Maintaining core curriculum across the...

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Assistant Concrete Lab Manager

  • Engineering Consulting Services, Ltd.
  • Austin, TX
  • 14 hours ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 14 hours ago

" Responsibilities ECS Limited is offering a unique opportunity for a talented and certified Assistant Concrete Lab Manager to join our Austinteam. We offer opportunities for professional...

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Histology Supervisor

  • KA Recruiting Inc.
  • Mesa, AZ
  • 20 hours ago
  • Mesa, AZ
  • 20 hours ago

Histology Laboratory Supervisor Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Schedule: Monday – Friday | 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM Employment Type: Full-Time, Benefit Eligible Position Summary We are seeking an...

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Lab Manager

  • ECS Ltd
  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities ECS Limited is offering a unique opportunity for a talented and certified Lab Manager to join our Tallahasseeteam. We offer opportunities for professional development with...

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Phlebotomy Supervisor

  • Quest Diagnostics
  • Tucker, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Tucker, GA
  • 1 day ago

Oversee functions of Patient Services that may include Mobile Phlebotomy, In-Office Phlebotomy and Patient Service Centers....

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Chemistry-Hematology Supervisor (Core Laboratory Technical Operations)

  • Advocate Aurora Health
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 1 day ago

Department: 60982 Carolinas Medical Center - Core Lab: Chemistry Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Monday - Friday 3rd Shift...

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Phlebotomy Supervisor-Lab-Full Time Days-Temecula Valley Hospital

  • Universal Health Services
  • Temecula, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Temecula, CA
  • 1 day ago

Maintains an up to date working knowledge of procedures specific to specimen collection, sample identification, specimen processing and transporting biological specimens....

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Director of Laboratory Services in Wheeling, WV

  • Wheeling Hospital
  • Wheeling, WV
  • 1 day ago
  • Wheeling, WV
  • 1 day ago

Welcome! We're excited you're considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in...

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D-Lab: Medical Technologies for the Developing World
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Is a career in medicine right for you? On this course, youll explore the process of becoming a doctor and learn what to expect from your time at medical school and beyond. Alongside academic...
Introduction to Breastfeeding for Medical Students
This informative course, in a collaboration between Unicef UK and the University of Glasgow, provides an introduction for medical students about breastfeeding, including what is in human milk, why...

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Salary for Medical Lab Director Jobs Nationwide

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Medical Lab Directors offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
30.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
26.1%
Associate's Degree
18.6%
High School or GED
11.1%
Master's Degree
9.7%
Doctorate Degree
2.9%
Some College
1.4%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Medical Lab Directors
1-2 years
28.3%
Less than 1 year
28.3%
None
24.8%
2-4 years
13.4%
4-6 years
3.8%
8-10 years
1.3%


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