Administrative Director of Laboratory Services - FT - day shift

ECMC•Buffalo, NY

About The Position

The Administrative Director of Laboratory Services plans, coordinates, and directs laboratory operations and services for the Erie County Medical Center Corporation. The role develops and implements programs and policies, oversees budgets, quality assurance, and personnel, and ensures laboratory services comply with applicable laws and regulations. Work is performed under the general direction of higher-level administrative and clinical staff, with supervision exercised over lower-level professional and clerical staff. Related work is required as assigned.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Medical Technology, Biology, Chemistry, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university, plus eight years of clinical laboratory administration experience; or a bachelor’s degree in one of those fields plus ten years of clinical laboratory administrative experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience within those limits.
Possess a license and current registration to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist issued by the New York State Department of Education at the time of appointment.
Thorough knowledge of public health laboratory administration principles, practices, and techniques.
Thorough knowledge of bacteriology, biochemistry, immunology, pathology, serology, and organic chemistry as related to laboratory work.
Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local rules, regulations, laws, and regulatory-agency standards related to public health laboratory administration.
Good knowledge of hospital budgetary and financial systems.
Ability to research, develop, and implement laboratory technology, techniques, and procedures.
Ability to plan and direct the work of others and to plan and evaluate programs.
Ability to prepare concise reports and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of constituents and manage multiple priorities.
Ability to use electronic software applications, including Microsoft Office and electronic medical records.
Demonstrate tact, leadership, initiative, resourcefulness, attention to detail, and sound professional judgment.
Capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience is prorated toward full-time experience requirements.

Responsibilities

Direct the daily activities of Laboratory Services and its facilities.
Develop strategic and performance goals and objectives; monitor and report progress toward them.
Develop, implement, and administer laboratory policies and procedures, and maintain the policies and procedures manual.
Monitor the condition of laboratory facilities and equipment and maintain them for optimal use and sanitary conditions.
Evaluate laboratory services for quality improvement opportunities and implement improvement initiatives; review initiatives with supervisors for communication to staff.
Develop and administer test-reporting systems in accordance with laws and regulations, and record-keeping systems that support accurate and efficient data retrieval.
Coordinate and participate in preparing, developing, revising, and disseminating reports, assessments, and presentations.
Ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations, accreditation standards, and safety policies and procedures.
Recommend and promote procedures, services, trends, and technological advances in equipment based on clinical necessity.
Make recommendations regarding personnel hiring, promotion, and discharge.
Participate in selecting competency indicators and ensure competencies are completed.
Identify staff learning needs and ensure participation in orientation, in-service education, and continuing education programs.
Monitor contractual agreements related to laboratory services.
Prepare budget recommendations aligned with strategic and operational goals, and oversee financial and budgetary activities, including resource allocation.
Participate in meetings and committees and, as needed, represent ECMCC.