Laboratory Director | Hospital Leadership | $124K

Description

Laboratory Director | Hospital Leadership | $124K
Full Time | Laboratory Operations | Healthcare Leadership

Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing
Call or Text: 272-230-3157
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Prefer a quick conversation instead of applying? Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is hiring a Laboratory Director in Ottumwa, Iowa.

POSITION OVERVIEW
• Executive laboratory leadership opportunity reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer
• Lead operational, financial, regulatory, and strategic initiatives across hospital laboratory services
• Responsible for laboratory culture, team development, client growth, compliance, and service excellence
• Opportunity to influence hospital operations and laboratory growth within a regional healthcare organization serving Southeast Iowa
• Newly opened leadership position with significant operational impact and visibility

COMPENSATION
• Base salary: $91,980-$124,173 annually
• Relocation assistance potential available

SCHEDULE
• Full-time onsite leadership position
• No travel required

ROLE
• Establish laboratory vision, strategy, and operational direction
• Build and maintain a high-performing laboratory culture
• Lead employee recruitment, retention, engagement, and workforce development initiatives
• Manage laboratory budgets, financial performance, and operational goals
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies
• Drive client recruitment, retention, customer relations, and laboratory growth initiatives
• Oversee laboratory service delivery and coordination with hospital departments
• Support strategic planning, project management, and organizational change initiatives

ENVIRONMENT
• Ottumwa Regional Health Center
• Regional healthcare organization serving Southeast Iowa
• Reports directly to CFO
• Hospital laboratory leadership environment
• Strong focus on operational excellence and service growth

BENEFITS
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off

ABOUT HEARTLINE STAFFING
Heartline Staffing partners with healthcare organizations nationwide to connect exceptional laboratory leaders with opportunities focused on operational excellence, quality outcomes, and organizational growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent REQUIRED
• BA/BS in Medical Technology or scientific discipline REQUIRED
• Minimum 5 years supervisory or management experience REQUIRED
• Strong laboratory operations leadership experience REQUIRED
• Strong knowledge of CLIA, HIPAA, CAP, CMS, OIG, FMLA, ADA, and laboratory regulatory requirements REQUIRED
• Strong strategic planning, project management, and change management skills REQUIRED
• Strong communication and leadership skills REQUIRED
• Hospital or reference laboratory experience preferred
• Master's degree preferred
• Previous Director-level experience preferred

Not ready to formally apply? That is completely fine. Many candidates prefer a brief confidential conversation first. You are welcome to call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

Heartline Staffing is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting. Applications are securely processed through Purple Cow Recruiting’s system.