Director, Laboratory Services

Job Description:

Job Title: Director, Laboratory Services

Full Time 1st Shift

Job Description:

The Director of the Laboratory is responsible for the development, organization, and ongoing management of all laboratory services. Responsibilities include planning, implementing, evaluating quality care of the department and the hiring, management and development of competent personnel. Establish goals and policies for the department and oversees Quality Management Activities. Responsible for maintaining adherence to the budget. Provides, coordinates and/or participates in multidisciplinary teams involving internal and external members. Serves as liaison between the laboratory and hospital administration. Responsible for appropriate delegation and supervision of the duties for the laboratory staff. Responsible for meeting professional accreditation and licensure standards. The following is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job by listing the major components for this position (i.e., key responsibilities and essential duties). The list is not intended to be an all-exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities required and are subject to change from time to time.

• Responsible for creating, reviewing, revising and/or overseeing policies and procedures are current and relevant to laboratory services to ensure practice is compliant with applicable professional accreditation and licensure standards.
• Plans, organizes, delegates and follows-up with assignments to meet goals of the organization.
• Responsible for implementing the strategic plan, programs/projects that will enhance patient care, setting priorities, assigning responsibilities to meet the target deadlines and meet the fiscal goals of the organization.
• Maintains the departmental job descriptions and CBOEs.
• Plans and provides guidance for LIS implementation, education, training and future enhancements.
• Supports Baptist Health System mission, vision, and values.
• Collaborate with other directors to analyze interdepartmental data and develop action plans related to workflow and service delivery.
• Provides or ensures orientation of new employees in a timely manner and documents this orientation and approval to perform assigned tasks.
• Provides remedial training for current employees as required and documents this training.
• Provides performance reviews in a timely manner annually.
• Oversee the performance of tests within the department.
• Enforces safety and infection control policies.
• Actively participates in Laboratory Quality Assurance program.

Requirements:

• Baccalaureate degree with MLS (ASCP), MT (ASCP) or MLT (ASCP) and work experience to meet CLIA 88 standards for general supervisor position.
• Certified or eligible for certification in clinical laboratory science by recognized certifying agencies.

Benefits:

• Tuition Assistance reimbursement program
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity leave
• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
• PTO Sell Back Program
• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
• Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support