Director, Lab Services - AMC - F/T - Days

About the role

The Director, Laboratory Services oversees and manages all clinical laboratory services within their assigned area or facility. They are responsible for ensuring that laboratory services are performed accurately, efficiently, and in alignment with health system standards and organizational objectives. The Director collaborates with clinical, medical, and administrative leadership on various initiatives including workforce development, laboratory information systems, capital and technology planning, and performance improvement.

Responsibilities

• Directs activities to ensure laboratory services are performed accurately, efficiently, and in alignment with health system standards and organizational objectives.
• Maintains accountability for departmental performance and the financial integrity of laboratory operations.
• Collaborates with clinical, medical, and administrative leadership on workforce development, laboratory information systems, capital and technology planning, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Provides direct oversight and maintains accountability for departmental performance and the financial integrity of laboratory operations.
• Exercises wide latitude of authority in managing specified area or facility-level laboratory operations with limited oversight.

Requirements

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and market trends to make strategic business decisions.
• Must possess the skill, knowledge, and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties.
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.
• Willingness to testify in court regarding testing activities if subpoenaed.
• 3 years of management experience within a complex healthcare setting.
• Experience in business development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Able to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.

Qualifications

• Current CA CLS License or PA Certification.
• CA Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or PA Certification in Anatomic Pathology or ASCP MLS Certification.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Life Sciences, or related field.
• Master's Degree in a related field.
• Management experience in a healthcare, academic and laboratory setting.

Skills

• Understanding of Pathology and Clinical Laboratory operations, industry trends, regulatory compliance, and healthcare landscape.

Benefits

UCI offers a range of benefits to support the well-being of our employees. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a variety of discounts and perks. For more information, please visit the benefits page on our website.

Pay

Details of pay can be found on the compensation page on our website.

Schedule

Details of the schedule can be found on the schedule page on our website.

Conditions of Employment

• Background Check and Live Scan.
• Employment Misconduct.
• Legal Right to Work in the United States.
• Vaccination Policies.
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy.
• Drug Free Environment.
• Misconduct Disclosure Requirement.

Total Rewards

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.