Interim Director - Hospital Laboratory Operations | 13-Week Travel Contract – West Chester, PA

Interim Hospital Laboratory Director (Locum Tenens) – West Chester, PA

Interim Hospital Laboratory Director (Locum Tenens) in West Chester, PA — lead Clinical & Anatomic Pathology operations and guide an Epic Beaker LIS transition.

Step into a pivotal leadership role at a growing, full-service community hospital near the Philadelphia area. This locum tenens laboratory leadership opportunity (West Chester, PA 19380) lets you stabilize and lead laboratory operations, support staff and supervisors, and drive readiness for a major LIS implementation (Epic Beaker). West Chester offers a charming downtown, great dining, and easy access to Philadelphia — an excellent location for healthcare professionals seeking Pennsylvania lab jobs or contract lab director roles.

Key Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $3,599 – $3,998 (competitive locum tenens pay)
• Location: West Chester, PA 19380 — Philadelphia area / Pennsylvania laboratory jobs
• Setting: Hospital Laboratory — Clinical & Anatomic Pathology
• Employment Type: Locum Tenens (Contract) — Interim Hospital Laboratory Director
• Start Date: June 22, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks (potential to extend)
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8-hour days
• Shifts per Week: 5

Required & Preferred Qualifications — Laboratory Leadership

• Minimum 1 year of laboratory leadership or consulting experience overseeing Clinical and Anatomic Pathology (AP) labs
• Proven operational leadership and lab management skills — experience stabilizing teams during change
• Preferred: Experience with Epic Beaker implementation or LIS conversion
• Preferred: Background in lab standardization, health system consolidation, or organizational redesign
• Strong coaching, relationship-building, and change-management abilities
• Ability to quickly build trust, empower teams, and communicate effectively with supervisors, physicians, and executive leadership

Primary Responsibilities — Laboratory Operations & Transformation

• Stabilize and support a dedicated hospital laboratory team during organizational change and system-wide initiatives
• Oversee day-to-day operations for Clinical and AP labs, ensuring quality, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency
• Bridge leadership gaps and foster clear communication between supervisors, pathologists, and hospital executives
• Lead readiness planning and coordination for the Epic Beaker LIS transition, including workflow assessment and staff preparation
• Assess current organizational structure, identify opportunities for redesign, and provide actionable recommendations to improve lab operations
• Support supervisors and staff stretched by standardization efforts and system consolidation projects
• Stabilize AP lab leadership coverage and ensure consistent clinical and administrative oversight
• Deliver a clear, prioritized set of recommendations and an actionable 90-day plan for organizational structure and reporting

This role is ideal for experienced hospital laboratory leaders, interim lab directors, and laboratory operations managers with a background in Clinical and Anatomic Pathology, LIS implementations (Epic Beaker), and organizational change. Join our healthcare team and make a measurable impact on lab operations in West Chester, PA.

Apply now: If you are an experienced laboratory leader looking for locum tenens or contract opportunities in Pennsylvania, apply today or contact us to learn more about this Interim Hospital Laboratory Director position.

Benefits

GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.