Director of Laboratory Services

Job Details Description Major Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities: Responsible for administrative services (i.e., development of budgets and effective use of financial resources, marketing of services to the community, strategic planning, cooperative relations with other GRH services)Responsible for clinical services (i.e., management of employees and clinical resources, standards of practice, evaluation of care and services)Leads, mentors, and supports the service lines’ staff members and works to provide professional development opportunities for themServes as the leader and liaison with Medical Directors, service line physicians, and physician activitiesDevelops, examines, measures, and continuously improves operational processes, procedures, and systemsGuides the development of staff’s professional and leadership skills, serves as a role model of expectations for excellence, constructively coaches and counsel’s staffMaintains awareness of applicable laws and/or regulations affecting service line areas, remains current on law/regulation changes, recognizes implications to the organization, and recommends a course of action to ensure complianceDisplays creativity and innovation when making recommendations for improvement in the delivery of laboratory servicesDemonstrates the ability to be fair and impartial while maintaining a professional relationshipParticipate in professional organizations and community related projects for personal and professional development representing GRH in a positive mannerMaintains awareness of, and involvement in, professional and licensing organizations, educational programs, and accrediting organizationsResponsible for maintaining current professional expertise, promotes personal and professional growth among co-workersBalances team and individual responsibilities; remains open and objective to other’s views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to positive team goals, puts the success of the team above own interestsMonitor inventory so staff have the required supplies and equipment needed to perform the tasks neededManage Laboratory Services staff to achieve operational and service objectives (i.e., training, orientation, coaching, employee evaluations, disciplinary measures, interviewing, hiring, and termination process)Ensures quality control by performing quality checks on equipment and sees that maintenance is received as neededEnsure that proper patient care is delivered effectively and efficiently to meet patient experience expectations Skills, Education And Experience Certified MT required.Minimum 5 years of experience in the laboratory field.Previous experience in a laboratory leadership and/or management role is desirable. NHSC Loan Repayment Approved Site Did you know Greater Regional Health is a National Health Service Corps (NHSC) practice site? Being an NHSC practice site is a great way for us to attract the talent we need while providing patients with premiere access to the care they deserve. Primary care, mental health, and dental health providers have access to a suite of loan repayment and scholarship programs such as NHSC, Nurse Corps, and Primary Care Provider Loan Repayment programs. More information: https://bhw.hrsa.gov/ Disclaimer For the 8th year in a row, Greater Regional has been named one of the Top 50 Workplaces in Iowa, which we credit to our employees shared cultural values. We are also proud to announce Greater Regional is one of the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals in the nation 7 years running. Greater Regional offers an outstanding benefits package to all full-time employees which includes IPERS, tuition reimbursement, wellness screenings, wellness reimbursements, and more. Patients have a choice in health care, they choose Greater Regional Health. You have a choice in employment, choose Greater Regional Health! Apply online or call Jade Wilbourne at 641-782-3679 if you have questions regarding your application. ***In order for current employees to be eligible to receive a referral bonus, the applicant cannot have worked at GRH previously and the applicant must include the full name of a current GRH employee on their UKG application in the blank provided. New hires must be hired for a regular, non-casual position to be eligible for bonus. New hires must not drop status for two years after hire for referring employee to get the full bonus. Managers will not be eligible if referring a new team member to their respective department.***