System Director Laboratory

About the Role

Responsible for Kaleida Laboratories across the system. Accountable for laboratory testing and services at all hospital sites including Kaleida skilled nursing facilities, clinics, and nursing units where point-of-care testing is done. Additionally responsible for the consolidated regional laboratory at the Center for Laboratory Medicine, specialty laboratories such as genetics and pediatric GI laboratory, and a multi-million dollar outreach program serving area hospitals, nursing homes, community-based physicians, and national accounts.

Is the most senior operational leader for a multi-site, multi-product-line system-wide department and is responsible for quality, technical expertise, regulatory compliance, and maintenance of service levels while providing cost-effective services, maximizing revenues, interfacing with physician leaders, senior Kaleida Administrators, suppliers, payers, and regulatory agency and NYSDOH staff. Is ultimately responsible for patient and physician satisfaction and maintaining standards of care.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Health Administration or Health-related field required.
• Master's degree in Health Administration or Health-related field or an MBA preferred.
• 7-10 years experience as a Director or Manager of Laboratory Services in a hospital, hospital system, or independent laboratory.
• The successful incumbent will be an organizational example of leadership as evidenced by practicing the Kaleida core competencies for management personnel.

Schedule

• Full-time, onsite position.
• Scheduled work hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
• Standard hours bi-weekly: 75.00.
• No weekend/holiday requirement.
• No on-call required.

Pay

Salary range: $152,179.17 – $209,246.41 (bi-weekly pay frequency). Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Kaleida Health’s mission is to advance the health of our community, and we believe our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategic work is mission-critical for the good of our workforce and the community who need and depend on our care and services. We understand that racism and health inequities stand firmly in the way of advancing the health of our community, and Kaleida Health envisions DEI as the pursuit of equity and restorative justice for every person. We will exemplify courage and accountability through both the professing and practice of our core values for our friends, colleagues, and community. Kaleida Health is committed to creating a culture of equity and inclusion where diversity is valued and celebrated.