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How much do medical lab director jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for medical lab director in Florida is $87,030.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $68,800.00 and $101,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a medical lab director, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Medical Lab Director, you need advanced knowledge of laboratory science, leadership experience, and typically a master's or doctoral degree in a related field, along with relevant certification such as ASCP or CLIA qualifications. Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS), quality management programs, and regulatory compliance tools is crucial. Outstanding communication, decision-making, and organizational skills help in leading teams and collaborating with healthcare professionals. These skills ensure the accuracy, safety, and efficiency of laboratory operations, directly impacting patient care and regulatory compliance.

What are some common challenges medical lab directors face in managing laboratory operations?

Medical Lab Directors often encounter challenges such as maintaining regulatory compliance, ensuring quality control, and adapting to rapidly evolving technology. Balancing administrative duties with hands-on leadership, they must manage budgets, staffing, and workflow efficiency while also fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Effective communication with physicians, hospital administration, and lab staff is crucial for timely and accurate diagnostic services, making multitasking and problem-solving essential skills in this role.

What is the difference between Medical Lab Director vs Medical Laboratory Scientist?

AspectMedical Lab DirectorMedical Laboratory Scientist
CredentialsMedical degree, certification as a Medical Laboratory Director (e.g., ASCP, AMT)Bachelor's or master's degree in medical laboratory science, certification (e.g., ASCP)
Work EnvironmentOversees entire laboratory operations, manages staff, ensures compliancePerforms laboratory testing, analyzes samples, reports results
Employer & IndustryHospitals, clinics, reference labs, public health labsHospitals, diagnostic labs, research facilities

The Medical Lab Director is responsible for managing the entire laboratory, including staff and compliance, while the Medical Laboratory Scientist focuses on performing tests and analyzing samples. Both roles require relevant certifications and work in similar healthcare environments, but their responsibilities differ significantly.

What is a medical lab director?

Medical Lab Directors are healthcare professionals responsible for overseeing the operations of medical laboratories. They ensure that lab tests are performed accurately and efficiently, maintain compliance with regulations, and manage laboratory staff. Additionally, they collaborate with physicians and hospital administrators to support patient care, develop laboratory policies, and implement new technologies. Their leadership is crucial for the quality and safety of diagnostic testing.
What are the most commonly searched types of Medical Lab jobs in Florida? The most popular types of Medical Lab jobs in Florida are:
What cities in Florida are hiring for Medical Lab Director jobs? Cities in Florida with the most Medical Lab Director job openings:
Infographic showing various Medical Lab Director job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 5% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 89% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $87,030 per year, or $41.8 per hour.

Medical Lab Technician

Mission Hospital

Brandon, FL • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Mission Hospital (Asheville) rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 44 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

778th of 1,056 rated hospitals


Job description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Medical Lab Technician? At HCA Florida Brandon Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.
Job Summary and Qualifications
Seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to provide expertise and champion results. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels the patient experience is as meaningful as we do.
You Will:
Perform accurate and timely laboratory testing
Seek guidance from medical technologists, supervisors, department head, and medical director in the review and interpretation of clinical laboratory data
Complete all required records/documentation pertaining to patient results
Perform stat procedures, timed studies, and routine tests within established turnaround time targets
Review pending logs (OSR) and result logs; resolve any outstanding workload or communicates to staff relief
Perform quality control procedures per protocol and completes necessary documentation
Take pertinent corrective action when the patient, control, standard, calibration and/or proficiency results are not within appropriate guidelines
Assist supervisor in meeting department regulatory agency requirements (CAP, etc.)
You Should Have:
A 2-Year/Associate Degree in Science is required
A State of Florida Technician License OR the ability to obtain a license during the interview process
ASCP or similar certification is very helpful
Benefits
HCA Florida Brandon Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
HCA Healthcare Laboratory Services is a full-service provider of clinical laboratory and anatomic pathology services, providing hospitals, physicians, and clients with timely diagnostic information for patient care. Our infrastructure includes a fully automated esoteric core laboratory in Fort Lauderdale, a histology and microbiology operation in Largo, Florida, and a network of hospital-based rapid-response laboratories present in four HCA Healthcare divisions in Florida. Our core laboratories support more than 250 acute and rehab hospitals, physician practices, surgery centers, and commercial accounts.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Medical Lab Technician opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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