Hospital Laboratory Director

Job description:

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Directs operations, programs and activities to meet organizational and regulatory requirements and to drive innovation.
• Ensures adequate and qualified staffing for the department through timeliness and consistency of staff hiring, orientation, competency, training, performance feedback and performance management.
• Develops and recognizes staff through coaching and regular feedback.
• Serves as a role model for employee output and conduct.
• Sets and executes department strategies to meet goals for service, quality, regulatory compliance, financial, patient satisfaction and personnel management.
• Proactively and regularly seeks feedback and input from internal and external sources. Evaluates and incorporates feedback into the department improvement and planning process to improve care delivery.
• Oversees the financial operation for the laboratory by monitoring resource utilization, identifying variances and opportunities, and adjusting as needed to meet service and fiscal goals. Prepares Monthly Operating Review report.
• Assures compliance with standards set forth by accrediting agencies: CAP, JCAHO, CLIA, FDA and CMS. Develops and implements policies and procedures and verifies annual review of all policies and procedures.
• Manages key vendor relationships and supply contracts in coordination with Laboratory Services and Supply Chain guidance.
• Develops and implements a communication plan to ensure that department personnel are well informed. Fosters open communication by offering, encouraging, and accepting suggestions from staff regarding department operations
• Directs and organizes operations through the appropriate, delegation of responsibilities and authority in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
• Monitors and evaluates the activities of the staff and provides management, coaching, guidance, delegation opportunities, and on-the-job training and re-training as necessary to ensure operational efficiency and adherence to policies and procedures;

Qualifications:

EDUCATION:

• Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Biomedical Science, Biology or Chemistry required.
• Masters Degree preferred

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:

• National Certification as a Medical Technologist required,
• State license where required (CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MT, NV, NY, ND, RI, TN, WV)

EXPERIENCE:

• 7 years of progressive laboratory management experience is required with complex laboratory operations
• Hospital clinical laboratory experience preferred

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

Great Benefits! Relocation offered! Bonus Potential!

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : 90000

Salary Max : 113000

Currency Type : US Dollars