Laboratory Director

About the Role

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. 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 performance, patient satisfaction, and personnel management. Proactively seeks feedback from internal and external sources, evaluates it, and incorporates it into the department improvement and planning process to enhance 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 the 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 department personnel are well informed. Fosters open communication by offering, encouraging, and accepting suggestions from staff regarding department operations. Directs and organizes operations through appropriate delegation of responsibilities and authority in accordance with regulatory guidelines. Monitors and evaluates staff activities, providing management, coaching, guidance, delegation opportunities, and on-the-job 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 with complex laboratory operations required.
• Hospital clinical laboratory experience preferred.
• This role requires full COVID-19 vaccination based on local, state, and/or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).