Healthcare, Medical Practice, Hospitals & Health Care

Director - Laboratory

Atlanta, GAOnsiteFull TimeDirectorPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

Medical Technology
science
Associates in Medical Technology
Medical Technologist experience
5 years clinical experience
progressive leadership experience
medical technologist
medical laboratory scientist
ASCP
AMT

Nice to have

Business Administration
Health Administration

Role summary

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is seeking a Director for its Laboratory Department. This role involves planning, directing, and monitoring strategic and tactical goals for the laboratory in collaboration with clinical and operational stakeholders. The Director will manage day-to-day administrative functions, including financial, operational, and human resource aspects, and develop policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies. The position requires fostering an efficient, accountable, and collaborative team environment while upholding the highest standards of patient safety and quality. A Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or a related science is required, with an alternative of an Associate's degree and 7 years of Medical Technologist experience. A Master's degree in Business or Health Administration is preferred. A minimum of 5 years of clinical experience and progressive leadership experience is mandatory, along with certification as a medical technologist.

Overview

When you join Piedmont, you’re not just changing your work environment. We open doors to real change in the lives we touch — especially yours. We’re committed to bringing award-winning care to communities across Georgia and celebrating the strength our diversity creates. Together, we’re doing big things. One employee, one team, and one community at a time.

Piedmont is a place where your work truly matters—and where you’re supported to do your best every day. We offer a collaborative culture, innovative resources, and leadership that is genuinely invested in your growth. With competitive benefits, wellness programs, and opportunities for advancement, you’ll have what you need to thrive now and build a strong future.

Responsibilities

Plans, directs and monitors strategic and tactical goals for the Laboratory Department in collaboration with the Medical Director and other clinical and operational stakeholders involved in the management of hospital laboratory services. Directs, monitors and manages all day-to-day administrative aspects of the department, including financial, operational and human resource issues. Develops and approves technical and operational policies and procedures, and ensures compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies. Creates a highly efficient, accountable, and collaborative team environment with staff and with customers (physicians, nursing, and outreach clinics). Responsible for ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and quality are followed and maintained.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology, or other acceptable science from a recognized college or university. Required or
In Lieu of Bachelor's degree, Associates in Medical Technology and 7 years of Medical Technologist experience Required
Master’s degree in Business Administration or Health Administration Preferred

Work Experience

5 years clinical experience and progressive leadership experience Required

Licenses and Certifications

Certification in medical technology; certification as a medical technologist or medical laboratory scientist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), AMT (American Medical Technologists) or AAB (American Association of Bioanalysts). AAB provisional certification not accepted Required

Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital

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