Interim Director of Laboratory

Job Summary

The Interim Consultant of Lab Services fills vacancies in HCA facilities on a temporary basis until a permanent replacement is chosen by the facility. This role is contracted through HealthTrust Workforce Solutions and assumes the director duties of a given Lab Services as defined by the facility.

Responsibilities & Job Functions

• Responsible for the 24-hour, seven-day-a-week functions of the assigned Lab and related Departments as assigned
• Recognizes results or problems requiring referral to the laboratory pathologist
• Reviews and updates goals, policies, and procedures as needed, prepares operating budgets as required, participates in multidisciplinary QI teams, consults with staff, physicians, and other departments as needed, and interacts with patients as appropriate
• Manages staffing patterns with support from Lab Manager
• Ensures services are of the best quality, are cost-contained, and are carried out in an expeditious manner

Education & Experience

• Past experience as a Lab Manager/Director
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Technology, or Microbiology
• Master’s degree preferred
• Variable experience; important is managerial experience in the clinical laboratory of an acute hospital, with consideration given to the candidate’s character and performance
• Experience with regulatory and accreditation of laboratory operations may be considered a positive attribute

Location

HCA Houston West - 12141 Richmond Houston, TX 77082

Job ID / Requisition Number

ID: 1020926

Job Board

EV IND_2

ReqID

1020926

Category

Position Type: Interim Leaders HWS Exclusions: No