Director of Lab Services, Capital Choice Pathology Lab
Company websiteadventisthealthcare.com (Adventist HealthCare, opens in new tab)
Base salary $105,664 to $158,496
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Silver Spring, MD
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- LocationSilver Spring, MD
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (45 min ago) · observed since
About this job
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Adventist Healthcare's Capital Choice Pathology Lab seeks to hire an experienced Director of Laboratory Services who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing.
As a Director of Laboratory Services you will:
• Oversee histology/immunohistochemistry/molecular technical services in accordance with CAP, state, and federal regulatory agency requirements; standard operating procedures; quality metrics in CCPLab CQI program.
• Update and maintain departmental technical policies and documentation.
• Optimize and ensure workflows increase throughput while maintaining high quality, timely service.
• Ensure that CCPLab histology, cytology, and immunohistochemical technical needs are maintained within 24 hours, 7 days a week laboratory.
• Develop new tests and methodologies as needed in the laboratory.
• Analyze and evaluate quality metrics per CQI and KPIs.
• Oversee corrective action and translate data trends into actionable recommendations to drive efficiency, process improvement, and departmental goals.
• Develop and implement training documentation, competency assessments, personnel development, and performance targets for staff.
• Perform on-boarding process for new associates; Maintains appropriate records for all associates and follows AHC set guidelines for hiring and employee relations.
• Manage budgetary planning and support optimization of resources to achieve financial targets, including understanding of test pricing.
• Assist in preparation and review of Business Contracts, RFP’s (Bid Proposals), and monthly departmental reports.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in the use of Laboratory Information Systems, Microsoft, and EMR systems.
• Effective communication, critical thinking, and problem solving; Build relationships with diverse staff and stakeholders.
• Display strong prioritization and project management skills.
• Actively and effectively participate in company meetings; meet goals and timelines; demonstrate professionalism, compassion and leadership for patients, customers, physicians, and staff always.
• Participate in additional activities as needed.
• Ability to travel for the company as needed. This is usually within 50-mile radius. Occasional overnight travel will be expected.
Qualifications include:
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or closely related field is preferred
• ASCP related certification required
• 5- 10 years of successful experience in management leadership in a pathology technical laboratory.
Work Schedule:
Employment Type: Full Time
Hours per Week: 40 hours
Typical Daily Schedule: Monday- Friday
Shift Type: Day Shift
Pay Range:
$105,664.42 - $158,496.00If the salary range is listed as $0 or if the position is Per Diem (with a fixed rate), salary discussions will take place during the screening process.
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as:
United States of America (Exempt)At Adventist HealthCare our job is to care for you.
We do this by offering:
Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
Free Employee parking
Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hire
Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available)
Paid Time Off
Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period
Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insurance
Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support
As a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. Adventist HealthCare was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County.
If you want to make a difference in someone’s life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.
Join the Adventist HealthCare team today, apply now to be considered!
COVID-19 Vaccination
Adventist HealthCare strongly recommends all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination.
Tobacco and Drug Statement
Tobacco use is a well-recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use.
While some jurisdictions, including Maryland, permit the use of marijuana for medical purposes, marijuana continues to be classified as an illegal drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act. As a result, medical marijuana use will not be accepted as a valid explanation for a positive drug test result.
Adventist HealthCare will withdraw offers of employment to applicants who test positive for Cotinine (nicotine) and marijuana. Those testing positive are given the opportunity to re-apply in 90 days, if they can truthfully attest that they have not used any nicotine products in the past ninety (90) days and successfully pass follow-up testing. ("Nicotine products" include, but are not limited to: cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco, e-cigarettes, vaping products, hookah, and nicotine replacement products (e.g., nicotine gum, nicotine patches, nicotine lozenges, etc.).
Equal Employment Opportunity
Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission-centric culture. Our goal is to have a welcoming, equitable, and safe place to work and grow for all employees, no matter their background. AHC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and related medical conditions, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Adventist HealthCare will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Adventist HealthCare is a religious organization as defined under applicable law; however, it will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants’ religious beliefs.
Applicants who wish to request accommodations for disabilities or religious belief should contact the Support Center HR Office.
Source: Adventist HealthCare on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($105,664) is above 8% of the 70 Business Operations roles in Maryland listed on this site; 1 other lists the same floor. Their median floor is $132,150; the middle half runs from $120,446 to $153,600.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 8, 2026.
This listingDirector of Lab Services, Capital Choice Pathology Lab$105,664 to $158,496
Heart Failure Nurse Practitioner(Readmission Prevention), Day Shift, Cardiac Cath Lab$105,664 to $158,496
Manager Operational Excellence, Day Shift, Operational Excellence$105,664 to $158,496
Reimbursement and CDM Manager, Day Shift, Reimbursement$105,664 to $158,496
Nurse Manager, Day Shift, Emergency Department$104K to $150K
Nurse Manager (RN), Day Shift, Pediatric Emergency Department$104K to $150K
Nurse Manager, PACU & Pre-Operative Services$104K to $150K
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Director of Lab Services, Capital Choice Pathology Lab (this listing) | $105,664 - $158,496 |
| Heart Failure Nurse Practitioner(Readmission Prevention), Day Shift, Cardiac Cath Lab | $105,664 - $158,496 |
| Manager Operational Excellence, Day Shift, Operational Excellence | $105,664 - $158,496 |
| Reimbursement and CDM Manager, Day Shift, Reimbursement | $105,664 - $158,496 |
| Nurse Manager, Day Shift, Emergency Department | $104K - $150K |
| Nurse Manager (RN), Day Shift, Pediatric Emergency Department | $104K - $150K |
| Nurse Manager, PACU & Pre-Operative Services | $104K - $150K |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-09-22
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: Silver Spring, MD
$105,664.42 - $158,496.00
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- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
- The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.
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