<p>A rural acute care facility in Junction, TX is seeking an experienced Clinical Lab Director to lead its clinical laboratory operations. This is a permanent, on-site leadership role suited to a seasoned laboratory professional ready to take full ownership of a community hospital lab program. The position offers a starting salary of $80,000 and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in an underserved region of the Texas Hill Country.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Starting salary of $80,000 — commensurate with experience</li> <li>Permanent, direct-hire placement at an acute care facility</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Director-level leadership role overseeing all clinical laboratory operations at an acute care facility</li> <li>Blood bank operations are a core component of the lab's service line — hands-on expertise required</li> <li>Community hospital setting with broad scope of responsibility across laboratory disciplines</li> <li>Opportunity to shape lab policy, staffing, compliance, and quality improvement initiatives</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Minimum of 5 years of clinical laboratory experience required</li> <li>Blood bank experience is required</li> <li>Candidates must meet Texas state requirements for Clinical Lab Director designation</li> <li>Criminal background check required as a condition of employment per Texas state law</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Junction is a small, tight-knit city nestled at the confluence of the North and South Llano Rivers in the heart of the Texas Hill Country — a region celebrated for its limestone landscapes, clear spring-fed rivers, and exceptional hunting and fishing. The area offers an exceptionally low cost of living and a relaxed pace of life, while remaining within driving distance of San Antonio and the broader Central Texas corridor. For clinicians seeking a meaningful leadership role in a scenic, outdoor-oriented community, Junction presents a compelling quality-of-life proposition.</p>