Director, Laboratory Services - Full Time, Days

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Director, Laboratory Services – Full Time, Days – Clinical Labs‑Admin – Full‑Time – Monday‑Friday. The Administrative Director is responsible for the day‑to‑day operations of the laboratory services for the institution, planning and administering effective management and delivery of diagnostic laboratory procedures in accordance with hospital and regulatory agency standards.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning
  • Plans and implements effective delivery of diagnostic services.
  • Develops and implements Department P.I. Program.
  • Oversees, develops and implements new technical procedures and equipment.
  • Assists in development and implementation of Hospital Programs and events.
  • Prepares and maintains operational records, procedure manuals, charges, expenditures, supply usage, etc.
  • Interviews, evaluates and hires laboratory personnel in all job classifications.
  • Approves and recommends discharge of supervisors, technical and clerical positions.
  • Updates job descriptions, performance appraisals and competency assessments.
  • Assists in resolving complex employee‑relation matters.
  • Evaluates subordinate employees for annual appraisals and competency assessments.
  • Oversees completion of required safety, infection control, and education for all staff.
• Inter‑departmental Collaboration
  • Participates in Hospital committees.
  • Volunteers to assist other individuals and departments with workflow and organizational changes outside laboratory services.
  • Takes active role in laboratory services provided outside department.
  • Serves as technical resource to hospital and medical staff.
  • Participates in interdepartmental compliance issues.
• Technical Management
  • Assess new technology and equipment.
  • Oversee development and maintenance of quality control to ensure valid and accurate reports.
  • Develop and revise Infection Control, Safety, and Chemical Hygiene Plan for Laboratory Services.
  • Review, assess and resolve incidents and technical problems with management staff.
  • Serve as technical consultant for all laboratory disciplines.
  • Through subordinate supervisory personnel oversee point‑of‑care testing, tissue banking, intra‑operative blood program and rapid infusion equipment.
  • Work with Medical Director to establish technical policies, laboratory reference ranges and QC limits.
  • Identify opportunities to expand and improve services.
• Financial Participation
  • Develop and implement operating budgets for all laboratory sections.
  • Assist in assessing budgets for testing outside lab budget.
  • Evaluate capital equipment, negotiate contracts and medical purchases.
  • Monitor expenses and adjust to accommodate variances.
  • Maintain current knowledge of CPT coding and regulations; make appropriate changes in laboratory charge master.
  • Work to improve hospital revenue.
  • Monitor schedules and overtime to limit expenses and improve services.
• Information Technology
  • Monitor and improve laboratory information systems (Hemocare, Novius, Tamtron).
  • Review lab reports for accuracy.
  • Monitor laboratory turnaround time; develop internal and external projects to improve it.
  • Update nursing manual on policy and technology.
  • Coordinate with LIS manager and Information Services to link other systems (e.g., Reference Laboratory Services, Invision).
• Audit Committee
  • Meet with Audit Committee and review progress.
  • Assist Audit Committee with audit results and implementation of changes.