Market Laboratory Director

About the role

We are seeking a Laboratory Director to lead the operations of our state-of-the-art laboratories at our growing network of small-format hospitals. Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, this position will oversee all aspects of laboratory operations, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective, and timely services.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct the overall operation of the Laboratory Department.
• Ensure services are of the best quality, cost-contained, and expedited.
• Recognize and refer results or problems requiring Pathologist consultation.
• Absorb and maintain physical facilities, equipment, and supplies necessary for patient care.
• Initiate and implement improved service methods and direct their execution.
• Develop and manage the budget for the department.
• Communicate with physicians, staff, and administration.
• Interact professionally with patients and families.
• Collaborate with other departments to improve patient care and performance.
• Establish and maintain standards of performance and ensure competency and appropriate licensure of personnel.
• Coordinate departmental in-service training.
• Communicate administrative directives to appropriate personnel.
• Promote effective intradepartmental relationships.
• Develop, interpret, and enforce Laboratory Services procedures.
• Maintain and interpret hospital policies and procedures in accordance with CLIA, COLA, and DNV regulations.
• Participate in planning programs and safety measures for chemical and biological hazards, fire, and disasters.
• Attend and participate in hospital committees as appropriate.
• Implement, monitor, and evaluate performance improvement and CQI activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biological/Physical Sciences or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Maintain Certification as Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) by ASCP (American Society of Clinical Pathology) or equivalent, required.
• Current state licensure as required by the state in which practicing, required.
• Qualification as Lab Director and Technical Consultant in a moderately complex lab as defined by CLIA '88, required.
• 5+ years’ experience working in a clinical laboratory environment.
• 5+ years supervisory experience in a clinical laboratory environment with Quality Assurance, statistical Quality Control, and laboratory regulations/accreditation requirements, required.

Qualifications

• Pennsylvania Candidates Act 33 (Child Abuse History Clearance), & Act 73 (FBI Fingerprint Criminal History Clearance) completed within the last 5 years, or must be obtained prior to start date.