Medical Lab Director Jobs in Florida

A Medical Laboratory Director in the med tech industry is responsible for overseeing the operations, management, and safety of the laboratory. They play a critical role in ensuring that the lab complies with all regulatory standards and protocols, continuously improving the quality of lab services, implementing new technologies, and coordinating with other healthcare professionals. A Medical Lab Director also supervises lab staff, conducts performance evaluations, and provides educational and growth opportunities to the team. They are also involved in managing budgets, developing and implementing policies and guidelines, and ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of test results.

Key skills for this position include strong leadership and managerial abilities, excellent communication skills, knowledge in laboratory procedures and equipment, and the ability to manage budgets and resources effectively. Familiarity with healthcare laws and regulations as well as quality control procedures is also crucial. They should have a Doctoral degree in medical technology, biology, chemistry, or a related field and some professional certifications like the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or the American Board of Medical Microbiology (ABMM). Some job roles a person may have before becoming a Medical Lab Director include Medical Lab Technologist, Senior Medical Technologist, or Lab Supervisor.

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Nurse Director Cardiac Cath Lab

  • Miami, FL
  • 7 days ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 7 days ago

A leading healthcare system based in sunny southern Florida is now seeking an experienced Nurse Director Cardiac Cath Lab to join their award-winning healthcare team! Regarded as a major...

Blood Bank-Lab Supervisor

  • Tampa, FL
  • moments ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • moments ago

At Moffitt Cancer Center, we strive to be the leader in understanding the complexity of cancer and applying these insights to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Our diverse team of...

Chemistry- Lab Supervisor

  • Tampa, FL
  • moments ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • moments ago

At Moffitt Cancer Center, we strive to be the leader in understanding the complexity of cancer and applying these insights to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Our diverse team of...

Clinical Laboratory Supervisor - Flow

  • Fort Myers, FL
  • 1 hour ago
  • Fort Myers, FL
  • 1 hour ago

Are you motivated to participate in a dynamic, multi-tasking environment? Do you want to join a company that invests in its employees? Are you seeking a position where you can use your skills...

Phlebotomy Team Lead

  • Pensacola, FL
  • 23 hours ago
  • Pensacola, FL
  • 23 hours ago

In this role you will provide exceptional customer service, perform skilled specimen collections and be the face of the company....

Lab Manager - Blood Bank

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 2 days ago

Labcorp is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Manager to join our team at Ascension St Vincent's Riverside, Jacksonville, Florida. This position will be responsible for overseeing the operations and...

Clinical Laboratory Supervisor, Nights, Baptist South

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 10 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 10 days ago

Maintaining expertise and performing technical, specimen collection/processing, LIS, general department and clerical functions in one or more laboratory section....

Laboratory Manager

  • Ft Lauderdale, FL
  • 15 days ago
  • Ft Lauderdale, FL
  • 15 days ago

General Responsibilities: Responsible for coordinating or managing the activities of a Construction or Geotechnical materials laboratory (testing includes materials such as soils, aggregates,...

Lab Supervisor

  • Deerfield Beach, FL
  • 22 days ago
  • Deerfield Beach, FL
  • 22 days ago

Are you an experienced clinical laboratory professional looking for leadership opportunity? Are you detail oriented, process focused, and enjoy leading others? Are you looking for an industry...

Histology Supervisor

  • Daytona Beach, FL
  • 23 days ago
  • Daytona Beach, FL
  • 23 days ago

Performs, and may assign, analytical activities and troubleshooting related to specimen processing, embedding, microtomy, cryotomy, routine and special histologic staining, frozen sectioning, coverslipping...

OPS Fabrication Lab Manager (48810016)

  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 24 days ago
  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 24 days ago

Florida A&M University's College of Education's Chevron STR2EAM Innovation Fab Lab is pleased to announce the acceptance of qualified appliations for the Fab Lab Manager. The FAMU Chevron STR2EAM...

Laboratory Manager

  • Ocala, FL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Ocala, FL
  • 30+ days ago

Description HCA Florida Ocala Hospital 1431 SW 1st Ave Ocala, FL 34471 Do you have the career opportunities as a Laboratory Manager you want with your current employer? We have an exciting...

Director, Laboratory Services - Spring Hill

  • Spring Hill, FL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Spring Hill, FL
  • 30+ days ago

Director, Laboratory Services - Spring Hill (240004YH) Job Description Director, Laboratory Services - Spring Hill - (240004YH) Description Directs all work performed in the Laboratory. Is...

Phlebotomy Supervisor

  • Orlando, FL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 30+ days ago

to Friday (Rotational Weekends) - 6:00AM-4:00PM Oversee functions of Patient Services that may include Mobile Phlebotomy, In-Office Phlebotomy and Patient Service Centers....

Lab Manager

  • Aventura, FL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Aventura, FL
  • 30+ days ago

Labcorp is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Manager to join our team at our lab in Aventura, FL. This position will be responsible for overseeing the operations and administration of the clinical...

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Salary for Medical Lab Director Jobs in Florida

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Medical Lab Directors in Florida offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
30.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
26.0%
Associate's Degree
18.6%
High School or GED
11.2%
Master's Degree
9.7%
Doctorate Degree
2.9%
Some College
1.3%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Medical Lab Directors in Florida
1-2 years
28.3%
Less than 1 year
28.3%
None
24.8%
2-4 years
13.4%
4-6 years
3.8%
8-10 years
1.3%


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