Lab Director - Clinical Laboratory in Junction
Job DescriptionJob Description
Job Title: Lab Director (Clinical Laboratory) | Permanent
Location: Junction, Texas
Schedule: Monday–Friday (7:00 AM–3:00 PM or 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; flexibility required) + rotating weekend on-call
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: Starting at $80,000 per annum
Position Overview
A rural acute-care hospital is seeking a hands-on Lab Director to lead daily laboratory operations while actively performing bench work. This is a working manager role ideal for a leader who balances administrative oversight with technical expertise. The Lab Director will supervise a small team and ensure high standards in quality, compliance, and patient testing services—especially within Blood Bank.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide overall leadership and operational oversight of the Clinical Laboratory
- Perform routine MT/MLT bench duties as needed (Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, and Blood Bank)
- Supervise and support 3 full-time techs and 1 PRN
- Ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, TJC, and state regulations
- Manage quality assurance, proficiency testing, and policy/procedure updates
- Oversee staffing schedules, training, competency assessments, and performance management
- Maintain inventory, equipment maintenance, and vendor coordination
- Participate in rotating weekend on-call coverage
- Collaborate with medical staff and hospital leadership to ensure efficient lab services
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science or related field
- MT/MLS (ASCP) or equivalent certification
- Prior laboratory leadership/supervisory experience
- Strong hands-on experience in Blood Bank
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance: CLIA, CAP, TJC
- Ability to work both administratively and technically in the lab
- Previous experience in a rural or small hospital setting
- Experience managing small lab teams
If you’re a certified MT/MLS with leadership experience and strong Blood Bank expertise looking for a stable, impactful role in a close-knit hospital setting, we want to hear from you.
Apply today or send your resume directly to [your email] for immediate consideration.
Company DescriptionPride Health offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k) retirement savings, life & insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
[Hiring Entity Name] is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the , creed, , , ancestry, physical , mental , reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, , , , expression, , , veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fair Chance Employment
[Hiring Entity Name] is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.Company DescriptionPride Health offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k) retirement savings, life & insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with vendors.