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Your next career move matters. We invite you to explore open positions at Valley View Medical Center, which is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® and creating places where employees want to work. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just beginning your career, you’ll find opportunities to use your skills and expertise.

Laboratory Director

Fort Mohave, Arizona

Req ID 302428 Post Date Apr. 29, 2025 CategoryTechnical & Diagnostic Services FacilityValley View Medical Center
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Laboratory Director - Full Time

Your experience matters
Valley View Medical Center, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a new employee joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.


How you’ll contribute 
You’ll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing.

Connect with our Nursing Support recruiting specialist 
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Marahi Bryant by texting or phone call at 928-201-8024.


What we offer 
Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:  

•    Sign-On Bonus
•    Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts  
•    Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees 
•    Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, employer paid short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage 
•    Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching  
•    Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness 
•    Professional development and growth opportunities

Position Summary
The Laboratory Director is responsible for the direction and effective operation of the Laboratory Department, which includes planning, controlling and monitoring operational performance of the Laboratory;  ensuring compliance with departmental and administrative policies and procedures;  ensuring compliance with The Joint Commission, state and federal regulatory agencies;  ensuring compliance with the College of American Pathologists standards and performance of surveys;  developing/monitoring quality control programs;  developing/monitoring continuous quality improvement, and participating in interdepartmental quality management; and ensuring quality and timeliness of patient test results by investigating problems involving specimen collection.  
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Qualifications and requirements
•    Education:
Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science
OR Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological science
OR Associate’s degree in another discipline with documented chemistry and biology hours that satisfy CLIA requirements for high complexity testing personnel.
OR
Have previously qualified or could have qualified as a technologist under § 493.1489;
(4) On or before April 24, 1995 be a high school graduate or equivalent and have either -

(i) Graduated from a medical laboratory or clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by ABHES, CAHEA, or other organization approved by HHS; or

(ii) Successfully completed an official U.S. military medical laboratory procedures training course of at least 50 weeks duration and have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician).

•   6 years technical bench level, at least 3 years Laboratory Leadership experience required in Hospital Setting.
•   Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist) / Medical Laboratory Scientist certification by ASCP or AMT, or HEW(MT), or equivalent certification is required upon date of hire. Training/Certification prior to 1988 -Certification program or Military training, ASCP or HEW certification is accepted.


Required Skills 
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

About our Health System 
Valley View Medical Center 100 bed hospital located in Fort Mohave, AZ,  and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.

EEOC Statement
“Valley View  Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Valley View  Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

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