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Posted 20 July, 2026

Multi-Site Laboratory Director - Tennessee

KA Recruiting Inc.
Nashville, TN, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Title: Division Laboratory Director – Full-Time, Day Shift

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Location: (Tennessee) – Relocation Considered

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Employment Type: Permanent / Full-Time

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Schedule: Monday – Friday, No Weekends

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About the Role:
\n A leading healthcare laboratory services organization is seeking a Division Laboratory Director to oversee multi-site laboratory operations across Tennessee. This role focuses on providing operational leadership, strategic oversight, and consulting support to ensure high-quality, cost-effective, and compliant laboratory services.

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Key Responsibilities:

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    Lead and manage laboratory operations across multiple facilities within the division.

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    Coordinate with service line, hospital, and facility leadership to implement operational improvements and best practices.

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    Provide assessment, consulting, and oversight on laboratory quality, efficiency, and financial performance.

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    Support test menu and equipment platform implementation, reference testing utilization, and billing compliance.

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    Ensure regulatory readiness and ongoing accreditation standards are met.

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    Build and mentor high-performing teams of laboratory directors.

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    Develop and maintain strong relationships across leadership, physician groups, and operational stakeholders.

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    Monitor legislative and regulatory changes impacting laboratory services.

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    Execute division and service line strategies to align with enterprise financial and operational goals.

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Qualifications:

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    Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or Laboratory Science required; Master’s in Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred.

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    Professional organization membership required.

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    Minimum 5+ years of recent experience at the director/manager level or laboratory consulting, preferably in multi-site laboratory operations on a national or regional scale.

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    Clinical laboratory experience, including Medical Technologist background, is required.

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    Strong knowledge of healthcare systems management, hospital/lab operations, financial management, and third-party reimbursement.

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    No employment gaps; ability to relocate for the right candidate.

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    Multi-site laboratory experience highly preferred.

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    Fully vaccinated for COVID-19 per local/state/federal regulations (unless exemption approved).

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Additional Information:

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    Local TN candidates preferred but open to relocation for highly qualified applicants.

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How to Apply:
\n Interested candidates are invited to send their resume to: [email protected]