Lab Director

primehealthcare· Director
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📍 Olympia Fields, IL, USFULL TIME💰 USD 85K–124K

About this role

Responsibilities

The Lab Director is responsible for the overall management of the clinical laboratory and/or multiple departments including, administrative, financial, compliance, quality improvement, technical, and personnel activities in accordance with established hospital and department policies and standards. Provides operational guidance to local site management. Ensures system integration of department structure, policy, procedure, information technology, supply chain, Human Resource, and quality assurance. Secure compliance of laboratory service with local, state, federal (CLIA), and other regulatory agency (CAP, TJC, ACHC) standard. Takes on special projects or other assignments and completes them within timeframe. Meet and consults with Corporate Laboratory Operations Leadership for policies, procedures, forms, instrumentation, equipment, supplies, and LIS.  Promotes standardization throughout the system. Ensure laboratories will meet or exceed established corporate/site KPIs in finance, quality, and service. Perform routine laboratory testing to support the department as needed.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

  • Bachelor of Science degree in a scientific field to meet requirements of Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) required.
  • Possession of a valid license or certificate of Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist, ASCP or equivalent preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years supervisory clinical laboratory experience required.
  • General Accounting and statistics and financial operating experience
  • Quality Control and quality tools management courses desired.
  • LEAN Six Sigma certification preferred.
  • Master’s Degree preferred.

    • Pay Transparency

    Olympia Fields Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $85,280 to $123,510 on an annualized basis. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

     

    The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

    Employment Status

    Full Time

    Shift

    Days

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the salary for the Lab Director role at primehealthcare?
    The listed salary for this Lab Director position at primehealthcare is USD 85K–124K. This is an FULL TIME role.
    Where is the Lab Director position at primehealthcare located?
    This Lab Director role at primehealthcare is based in Olympia Fields, IL, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
    Is the Lab Director role at primehealthcare full-time or part-time?
    This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a Lab Director role in the Director department at primehealthcare.
    Which team or department does the Lab Director at primehealthcare belong to?
    This Lab Director position is part of the Director department at primehealthcare. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
    How do I apply for the Lab Director position at primehealthcare?
    Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to primehealthcare's official application portal hosted on icims where you can submit your application directly.
    When was the Lab Director job at primehealthcare posted?
    This Lab Director position at primehealthcare was posted on Aug 25, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
    Lab Director
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