Director of Laboratory

About the role

The Director of Laboratory at Ottumwa Regional Health Center plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation and growth of the laboratory department. This position is part of a larger healthcare network, Lifepoint Health, which operates across the United States.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for successful team-building within the laboratory and hospital
• Ensures the financial strategy of the laboratory meets established goals
• Guarantees regulatory and accrediting agency compliance by developing, integrating, coordinating, and supporting ongoing compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies
• Facilitates the growth of the reference laboratory and hospital through active utilization of client recruitment, retention, customer relations, and marketing strategies
• Manages employee relations, recruitment, and retention, and oversees all aspects of human resource management to maintain a high-quality and positive workplace environment with minimal turnover
• Delivers excellent customer service to all laboratory clients, coordinates laboratory services and processes with other ORHC departments

Requirements

• BA/BS in Medical Technology or scientific discipline
• PREFERRED: MBA or MA/MS in scientific discipline
• 5+ years supervisory/mgmt. experience
• PREFERRED: 8+ years supervisory/mgmt. experience in a hospital or reference laboratory setting
• ASCP or AMT license/certification

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and accreditation standards
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and colleagues

Skills

• Leadership and management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and accreditation standards
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and colleagues

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Financial protection and PTO including life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) retirement package with company match
• Employee well-being programs including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

Pay

The salary range for this position is not specified, but it offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Schedule

This position is full-time.