Director of Laboratory Services - Bayonne & Secaucus

Job Description

Job Description

Hudson Regional Health System (HRHS) seeks a results-driven and collaborative laboratory leader to oversee diagnostic and clinical laboratory operations for Bayonne University Hospital and Secaucus University Hospital. The Director is accountable for ensuring regulatory compliance, service quality, and operational efficiency across both campuses, supporting HRHS’s mission of delivering exceptional, patient-centered care.

Position Summary

The Director manages all inpatient and outpatient laboratory functions for Bayonne and Secaucus hospitals, including technical operations, staffing, compliance, and financial performance. The position ensures consistency, quality, and innovation across both campuses while supporting HRHS’s broader laboratory strategy.

This position reports directly to the System Chief Operating Officer.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of clinical laboratory services across Bayonne and Secaucus facilities.
• Ensure full compliance with CLIA, CAP, Joint Commission, OSHA, FDA, and applicable state regulations.
• Supervise laboratory leadership teams, including supervisors, and technical personnel.
• Maintain appropriate staffing, scheduling, and budgetary controls to ensure cost-effective performance.
• Collaborate with hospital executives, medical directors, and clinical departments to support patient care initiatives.
• Lead continuous quality improvement and performance optimization efforts across both sites.
• Manage equipment procurement, service contracts, and laboratory supply chains.
• Partner with IT and system teams to standardize data, reporting, and laboratory information systems.
• Track and report KPIs, turnaround times, and quality metrics to system leadership.
• Participate in HRHS system-level meetings and cross-facility standardization initiatives.

Leadership & Collaboration

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