DIRECTOR OF LAB

Job Title: Director of Clinical Laboratory
Location: Scarborough, Maine 04074
Department: Laboratory Services
Status: 13-week Travel Assignment
Schedule: Monday Friday, 7:00 AM 4:00 PM
Start Date: May 26, 2025
End Date: August 24, 2025

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Clinical Laboratory to lead operations at a small-to-medium complexity hospital laboratory in York, Maine. This is not an entry-level leadership role. The ideal candidate is a seasoned, strategic leader with exceptional soft skills and a proven track record in laboratory management.

Following a recent successful CAP inspection and reaccreditation, the team is experiencing heightened sensitivity due to external environmental pressures affecting the broader hospital system. We require a strong, empathetic communicator who is passionate about employee engagement, fostering trust, and maintaining high-quality clinical standards.

• Oversee day-to-day laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations (e.g., CLIA, CAP, AABB).

• Supervise all laboratory personnel, ensuring competence, licensure, and high performance.

• Foster a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

• Collaborate closely with hospital administration and other departments to support optimal patient care.

• Prepare and manage the department s operational, personnel, and capital budgets.

• Promote team engagement through transparent communication and proactive leadership.

• Provide direction for performance improvement initiatives and ensure timely corrective actions.

• Ensure 24/7 functionality and readiness of laboratory services.

• Education:
  Bachelor s degree in Medical Technology, Biology, Chemistry, or related field.

• Certification:
  Active registration with ASCP or equivalent certification body.

• Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years of experience managing a hospital-based clinical laboratory.

  • Previous oversight of CAP or similar accreditation surveys strongly preferred.

• In-depth knowledge of acute care clinical laboratory operations.

• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

• Skilled in managing staff through periods of change or uncertainty.

• Proficient in conflict resolution, staff development, and team building.

• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and maintain service excellence.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, and ethical standards.

• Adhere to hospital policies and dress code.

• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

• Represent the organization with professionalism.

• Comply with ethical standards and regulatory requirements.

• Participate in performance improvement and staff development activities.

• Attend staff meetings and in-service training sessions.

• Ability to sit for 4 6 hours and walk for up to 2 hours daily.

• Light to moderate physical work: lift/carry up to 50 lbs.

• Frequent reaching, bending, stooping, and use of hands/fingers

• Type: Travel Assignment (Director Level)

• Duration: 13 Weeks

• Shift: Day (7:00 AM 4:00 PM