Hospital Laboratory Director - Leadership Role in Academic Setting

Description

You will play a crucial role in leading and directing laboratory operations in a hospital setting. The responsibilities include training, developing, and supervising laboratory personnel, planning and scheduling laboratory activities, ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures, and operating the laboratory in a cost-effective manner. You will be accountable for the accuracy and reliability of all laboratory services while supporting and adhering to hospital and company policies and procedures.

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensure all testing is performed according to established procedures and quality control policies.
• Manage subordinate associates, including hiring, firing, evaluating performance, handling grievances, and coaching for professional development.
• Anticipate departmental needs and establish long and short-range goals, providing direction to ensure implementation and goal attainment, and measure compliance in collaboration with administration.
• Prepare monthly reports of laboratory activities and submit them to the Director as directed.
• Establish necessary budgetary controls and maintain costs within budget constraints.
• Implement and coordinate Point-of-Care-Testing (POCT) within the hospital.
• Make recommendations for the purchase of capital equipment.
• Investigate and resolve problems, informing the Director of all major issues.
• Maintain documentation needed for Federal/State inspections to ensure laboratory certification and retention of its license.
• Execute Safety and Infectious Control Procedures to ensure patient, staff, and visitor safety.
• Promote mutual respect and professionalism throughout the hospital.
• Ensure client inquiries and problems are handled professionally and expeditiously.
• Perform other duties as directed by competent authority.
  
  

Qualifications

• MT (ASCP) or equivalent for certification as a general laboratory supervisor under C.L.I.A. 1967.
• At least 5 years of management experience in a hospital laboratory.
• Graduate degree or coursework in business administration or a related field is highly desirable.
• Detailed knowledge of laboratory operations, hospital financial operations, and laboratory and hospital information systems.
• Ability to work with and communicate effectively with physicians, hospital and company leadership, staff, and customers.
  
  

Other Requirements

• No state licensing required in Virginia.
• Relocation is available for this position.
• Trauma hospital experience is required.
• ASCP certification is required / C.L.I.A. qualified.
• Reports to the Director of Lab Operations.
• Work in an academic/teaching hospital.
• Experience in a hospital with no less than 500 beds.
• Note: A new wing at the hospital will go live in 2025.
  
  

Employment Type: Full-Time