Hospital Laboratory Director

Job Summary

Directs operations, programs and activities to meet organizational and regulatory requirements and to drive innovation.

Safeguards adequate and qualified staffing for the department through timely and consistent staff hiring, orientation, competency, training, performance feedback, and performance management.

Develops and recognizes staff through coaching and regular feedback. Serves as a role model for employee output and conduct.

Sets and executes department strategies to meet goals for service, quality, regulatory compliance, financial, patient satisfaction, and personnel management.

Proactively and regularly seeks feedback and input from internal and external sources. Evaluates and incorporates feedback into the department improvement and planning process to improve care delivery.

Oversees the financial operation for the laboratory by monitoring resource utilization, identifying variances and opportunities, and adjusting as needed to meet service and fiscal goals.

Prepares Monthly Operating Review report. Assures compliance with standards set forth by accrediting agencies: CAP, JCAHO, CLIA, FDA and CMS.

Develops and implements policies and procedures and verifies annual review of all policies and procedures.

Manages key vendor relationships and supply contracts in coordination with Laboratory Services and Supply Chain guidance.

Develops and implements a communication plan to ensure that department personnel are well informed.

Fosters open communication by offering, encouraging, and accepting suggestions from staff regarding department operations.

Directs and organizes operations through the appropriate delegation of responsibilities and authority in accordance with regulatory guidelines.

Makes sure to monitor and evaluate the activities of the staff and provides management, coaching, guidance, delegation opportunities, and on-the-job training and re-training as necessary to ensure operational efficiency and adherence to policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Biomedical Science, Biology or Chemistry required.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• National Certification as a Medical Technologist required.
• 3 years or more of progressive laboratory management experience is required with complex laboratory operations, required.
• Hospital clinical laboratory experience preferred.

Pay

The compensation for this role is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this role is typically full-time.

Benefits

HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. This includes:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

This role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state, and/or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).

About HCA Healthcare

HCA Healthcare is committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care and recognizing the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual. HCA Healthcare is also recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute and has spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.