Interim Clinical Lab Director| Confidential Search | Hospital | Texas

Highly Competitive Pay | Lodging | Rental Car Or Mileage | Paid Flights Home | World-Class Support

Texas

Galileo Search is representing a search for an Interim Laboratory Director to lead a high-profile assignment within a respected healthcare organization.

This pivotal leadership position will manage the hospital’s laboratory operations and serve as a direct report to the Chief Nursing Officer. The Interim Clinical Lab Director will lead a committed laboratory team, foster operational excellence, and uphold regulatory standards throughout a key transitional phase.

Given the high-profile nature and influence of this role, sound judgment and demonstrated leadership are critical. This position offers a unique opportunity for an experienced professional to drive meaningful impact within a vibrant, team-oriented setting.

• Immediate Need
• Lead a cohesive laboratory team in an acute care hospital setting
• Report directly to the CNO, serving as the primary leader for all lab operations
• Provide steady, mature leadership for a high complexity laboratory performing advanced diagnostic testing across multiple specialties, including Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Immunology, Molecular Diagnostics, Blood Bank, and Anatomic Pathology
• Ensure continued compliance with all TJC, CAP, COLA standards and regulatory requirements
• Guide day-to-day operations, quality initiatives, and workflow efficiency in the laboratory
• Foster a positive culture of accountability, teamwork, and high standards of patient care
• Serve as a key contributor to hospital leadership, offering insight into lab services and strategic planning

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical technology, chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science required, Master's degree in Laboratory Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related field highly preferred
• Minimum 10 years of progressive laboratory leadership experience in an acute care hospital
• Demonstrated success in managing and mentoring lab staff
• Strong knowledge of TJC, CAP, COLA requirements, and laboratory compliance standards
• Capable of providing technical assistance when necessary, though this is not a working manager role
• Proven ability to communicate effectively across departments and at the executive level
• Professional maturity, sound judgment, and the ability to lead through transition are essential
• Availability to travel to the client site and work a full-time Monday - Friday schedule with occasional after-hours support as needed

Galileo Staffing Services, a division of Galileo Search, LLC., is a premier provider of interim healthcare specialists, professionals, and executives to nationwide acutecare hospitals. To learn more about Galileo Staffing Services, visit our website at www.galileosearch.com.

How will YOU benefit when working with Galileo?

• Highly competitive pay rates that are best in the industry with weekly direct deposit
• Per diem for the housing of your choice if not provided by the client and for incidental expenses
• Weekly travel expense reimbursement (flights, rental car, or mileage)
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401k available
• State License expense reimbursement for endorsement
• Comprehensive professional liability insurance coverage
• Short or long-term assignments
• Local, regional, or national assignments based on availability
• World-class support before, during, and after each assignment

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