Director of Laboratory Services

Responsibilities

Oversees Laboratory Services
Assumes responsibility for the departments/services continuous, effective operation and for the improvement of performance
Manages daily department services
Integrates the department/services into the organizations primary functions
Integrates and coordinates services with those of other department services to continuously improve the Medical Center’s overall performance
Develops and implements policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of services
Conducts data analysis, cost projections, and profitability analysis for departments and surgical services to optimize revenue and expenses
Conducts literature reviews to ensure that clinical and operational practices are evidence based
Provides service line management including contract reviews and makes concrete recommendations to achieve service line goals
Continuously assesses and improves the performance of care and services
Anticipates future trends and continuously uses broad knowledge and perspective to create competitive strategies and plans
Ensures the delivery of safe, competent, cost effective, quality patient care by planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating service activities within the framework of the Seton Operating System
Identifies business strategies and opportunities to improve the value of services provided, improving outcomes, safety, service, and cost
Develops operational systems that are capable of achieving growth targets
Demonstrates effective business writing skills to produce well-thought out proposals, white papers, and programmatic analysis
Ensures a safe, efficient, and effective working environment through the on-going development, implementation, maintenance, review, and analysis of work in order to meet targets/goals and the needs of patients, physicians, and staff
Demonstrates competency as a clinical manager by planning, organizing and managing the personnel and resources in order to provide the highest quality of care with trained, professional and competent staff in the most cost-effective and productive manner
Gathers, analyzes, evaluates and prepares information needs and trends regarding staffing, procedures, equipment, staff education and training toward the service excellence
Recommends space and other resources; manages the maintenance programs for all equipment
Plans for new technologies and replacement of existing equipment
Monitors operational costs and negotiates maintenance contracts
Ensures equipment meets State and Federal requirements
Ensures equipment is safe for patient use

Qualifications/Job Requirements

Education: Master’s degree in affiliated area of responsibility preferred.
Experience: Five years of clinical experience.
Five - Ten years of supervisory experience.
Certifications/Licenses: California CLS license in good standing required. AHMC Seton Medical Center is a 377 bed facility that encompasses two campuses.