Laboratory Director

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Fairview Park Hospital, part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

About the role

This position directs operations, programs, and activities to meet organizational and regulatory requirements while driving innovation in a hospital laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Directs operations, programs, and activities to meet organizational and regulatory requirements and to drive innovation.
• Ensures adequate and qualified staffing through timeliness and consistency of hiring, orientation, competency, training, performance feedback, and 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 department improvement and planning processes.
• Oversees the financial operation of 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 by accrediting agencies: CAP, JCAHO, CLIA, FDA, and CMS; develops and implements policies and procedures and verifies annual review.
• 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 encouraging and accepting staff suggestions.
• Directs and organizes operations through appropriate delegation of responsibilities and authority in accordance with regulatory guidelines; monitors and evaluates staff activities, providing management, coaching, and training as necessary.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Biomedical Science, Biology, or Chemistry (required).
• Master’s Degree (preferred).
• National Certification as a Medical Technologist (required).
• 3+ years of experience in a supervisory/management role in a clinical laboratory setting (required).
• Hospital clinical laboratory experience (preferred).
• Fully vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state, and/or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage with low copay or no-cost services, including prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, free telemedicine, and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, and supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity).
• Auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, and pet insurance.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family-building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and other programs.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services, and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.