Laboratory Director

Overview

Become Better Together. Laborator Director at Saint Francis Hospital hospital, Memphis, Tennessee, seeks an innovative and experienced healthcare leader to drive excellence and inspire the team towards exceptional patient outcomes and operational success.

At Saint Francis Hospital, we prioritize the health, professional development, and work-life balance of our dedicated team through a comprehensive benefit package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.

Job Summary

Develops and manages the annual department operating and capital budgets; directs daily operations of department; directs staff; has ability to hire, fire and discipline. Responsible for quality of testing in all areas of the laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages the annual department operating and capital budgets;
• Directs staff & daily operations of department
• Hires, fires, and disciplines staff
• Responsible for Tenet Healthcare Laboratory technical development, implementation and integration within areas of technical expertise, to include instrument acquisition, logistic support and laboratory information systems integration
• Performs related duties as required

Qualifications

• Required:
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related Health Science Specialty. Meets CLIA requirements for General Supervisor
• Experience: 5 years of progressive management experience in an acute care facility.
• Licensure/Certification: Registered in accordance with an approved certifying agency (ASCP, NCA, AMT or equivalent).
• Licensure, as required by State law.
• Preferred:
• Education: Master's in Allied Health Specialty or Health Administration or Business.
• Experience: Lab Director experience
• Licensure/Certification: ASCP or NCA registration preferred

Organization Description

Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis is a 479-bed full-service hospital located at 5959 Park Avenue in Memphis, TN. Offering a wide array of medical services, Saint Francis is noted for its many Centers of Excellence, including its Center for Surgical Weight Loss, Joint & Spine Center, Heart & Vascular Center, Chest Pain Emergency Center, and Surgical Services including its Center for Robotic Surgery, Diabetes Center, and Cancer Center. The hospital has been recognized for excellence of care by United Healthcare, CIGNA, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Aetna. Saint Francis Hospital serves as an academic training site for University of Tennessee Surgical, Family Practice, and Psychiatric Residents. The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, the nations oldest and largest hospital accreditation agency.

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