Laboratory Director West Market Community Hospitals

Company: University Hospitals
Location: Cleveland
Posted on: February 5, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Description What Cleveland has to offer: The Greater Cleveland Area is home to 2.8 million people and a wide variety of communities. Cleveland holds a wealth of cultural resources, entertainment options, and leisure activities including a vibrant Lake Erie shoreline and Metro Parks system. The parks are joined by the Cuyahoga Valley National Park with additional 33,000 acres, another 100 miles of trails, and camping sites. The Playhouse Square theatre district in downtown Cleveland is home to nine theatres hosting over 1,000 events each year; it is the country's largest performing arts center outside of New York City. Cleveland is also home to the Cleveland Symphony Orchestra, outstanding museums including Cleveland Museum of Art and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and many music venues, as well as professional sports teams (Browns, Cavaliers, Guardians, and Monsters). View our Northeast Ohio Relocation guide for more information. A Brief Overview Responsible for the administrative, fiscal, human resources, quality improvement, research activities, strategic planning and regulatory compliance function for the clinical laboratories and Pathology services. What You Will Do - Work collaboratively with the Chairman, Vice Chairman, Institute Director, Division Chiefs, Section Managers to ensure adequate technical and professional services to support clinical needs. - Responsible for development and management of new and existing Lab Services through collaboration and advocacy to senior leadership. - Responsible for facilitation of operational, technical, regulatory and financial relationship with operational leadership and system hospital laboratory and administrative leadership. - Fosters collaborative interactions with clinical and operational leadership. - Develops training and educational programs to support current employees and build a pipeline for future employees. Additional Responsibilities - Performs other duties as assigned. - Complies with all policies and standards. - For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation. - Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace. Qualifications Education Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree (Required) - Master's Degree (Preferred) Experience Qualifications - 8 years of experience in related field including several years in people management capacity (Required) and - Experience complying with CLIA, CAP, Joint Commission and/or other applicable regulatory agencies. (Required) Skills and Abilities - Thorough knowledge in all areas of laboratory operation including regulatory and technical aspects. (Required proficiency) - Demonstrated capability to manage a large department operating budget. (Required proficiency) - Must have demonstrated leadership skills and ability to interact professionally with physicians and administrative staff. (Required proficiency) Licenses and Certifications - Medical Technologist (MT-ASCP) (Preferred) Physical Demands - Standing - Occasionally - Walking - Occasionally - Sitting - Constantly - Lifting - Rarely (up to 20 lbs) - Carrying - Rarely (up to 20 lbs) - Pushing - Rarely (up to 20 lbs) - Pulling - Rarely (up to 20 lbs) - Climbing - Rarely (up to 20 lbs) - Balancing - Rarely - Stooping - Rarely - Kneeling - Rarely - Crouching - Rarely - Crawling - Rarely - Reaching - Rarely - Handling - Occasionally - Grasping - Occasionally - Feeling - Rarely - Talking - Constantly - Hearing - Constantly - Repetitive Motions - Frequently - Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Frequently

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