Hospital Laboratory Director

Duties

• Directs operations, programs and activities to meet organizational and regulatory requirements and to drive innovation.
• Ensures adequate and qualified staffing for the department through timeliness and consistency of staff hiring, orientation, competency, training, performance feedback and performance management.
• 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.
• Serves as a liaison between the laboratory and accreditation agencies such as 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.
• 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 that the activities of the staff are monitored and evaluated, 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.

Benefits

Benefits HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• 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

Pay

The pay range for this position is determined by the applicable market and experience level. Please refer to the job listing for details.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is determined by the applicable market and experience level. Please refer to the job listing for details.