Director Hospital Laboratory Paterson
External job listingat Quest Diagnostics
Quest Diagnostics seeks a collaborative operational leader to improve hospital laboratory performance, develop employees, and support two hospital campuses.
Salary
Not provided
Location
Paterson, United States
Employment type
Full time
Workplace
Not provided
Director Hospital Laboratory Paterson
Paterson, United States
Job description
About the role
Quest Diagnostics is seeking a collaborative, data-driven operational leader for the Director Hospital Laboratory role. The position supports two main hospital campuses connecting Paterson and Wayne.
Responsibilities
- Lead operational performance and employee development in hospital laboratory settings.
- Drive continuous process improvement to optimize workflows and operational results.
- Manage client relationships and build trusted partnerships with physicians, pathologists, hospital executives, and key stakeholders.
- Collaborate with technical subject matter experts, medical directors, pathologists, quality leaders, and laboratory managers to support regulatory compliance and operational excellence.
Requirements
- At least seven years of progressive leadership experience, including at least five years of direct people leadership.
- Strong interpersonal, analytical, and relationship management skills.
- Ability to develop high-performing teams and manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Working knowledge of laboratory operations, quality systems, regulatory requirements, staffing, workflow, and operational performance.
- Ability to partner effectively with clinical and technical experts to maintain outstanding patient care.
Benefits
Quest Diagnostics offers benefits and programs designed to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. The role includes a pay range of $120,000 - $176,000 per year plus a 15% annual incentive plan bonus target. Successful candidates may be eligible for annual performance bonuses.
Key facts
- Supports two main hospital campuses connecting Paterson and Wayne.
- Requires at least seven years of progressive leadership experience, including five years of direct people leadership.
- Pay range: $120,000 - $176,000 per year plus a 15% annual incentive plan bonus target.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Director Hospital Laboratory role involve?
It leads operational performance and employee development, drives process improvement, and manages client relationships. The role supports two main hospital campuses connecting Paterson and Wayne.
What experience is required?
The listing requires at least seven years of progressive leadership experience, including at least five years of direct people leadership.
What knowledge and skills are sought?
The role calls for strong interpersonal, analytical, and relationship management skills, along with working knowledge of laboratory operations, quality systems, regulatory requirements, staffing, workflow, and operational performance.