Laboratory Director

About the role

HCA Houston Healthcare West is seeking a Laboratory Director who can lead and manage their laboratory operations effectively. The organization is committed to investing in its team members and has committed up to $300 million over three years to support them.

Responsibilities

• Directs operations, programs, and activities to meet organizational and regulatory requirements and drive innovation.
• Ensures 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 and incorporates this feedback into the department improvement and planning process.
• 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 accrediting agencies such as CAP, JCAHO, CLIA, FDA, and CMS.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures and verifies annual reviews of all policies and procedures.
• 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 provide 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.
• Hospital clinical laboratory experience preferred.

What you will bring:

• Ability to lead and manage laboratory operations effectively.
• Experience in developing and recognizing staff through coaching and feedback.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards.
• Proven ability to develop and implement policies and procedures.
• Effective communication skills to foster open communication within the department.
• Experience in managing vendor relationships and supply contracts.
• Ability to prepare and analyze financial reports.

Benefits

HCA Houston Healthcare West offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services, as well as time away from work programs, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence. Additionally, there is 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. The company also offers education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing. Other benefits include fertility and family building support, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

Pay & Schedule

The pay for this role is competitive and commensurate with experience. The schedule is typically full-time, but may vary based on the needs of the department.

Benefits

The benefits offered include comprehensive health and wellness programs, time off, and financial support for education and professional development. Employees also have access to a variety of resources and support services, including counseling, wellness programs, and financial planning assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HCA Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.