Laboratory Services Director Salary in the United States

Laboratory Services Director directs, establishes, and plans the overall policies and goals for a hospital's laboratory services. Works closely with hospital staff, department directors, and physicians to ensure the highest standards of quality and service are maintained. Being a Laboratory Services Director writes and updates procedures and manuals as needed and reviews them annually to ensure that employees have current information needed to perform tests and procedures. Requires a master's degree in a related area. Additionally, Laboratory Services Director typically reports to top management. The Laboratory Services Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Laboratory Services Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2019 Salary.com)