Assistant Director, Laboratory Services
About The Position
Provides leadership and operational support for Clinical and Anatomic Laboratory services under the direction of the Executive Director of Laboratory Services. Assists in overseeing daily laboratory operations, quality management, regulatory compliance, personnel development, budget stewardship, and strategic initiatives to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective laboratory services. Supervises designated laboratory staff, supports performance management and competency assessment activities, and fosters a culture of quality, service excellence, and continuous improvement. Coordinates educational and training programs for laboratory personnel, students, and other healthcare team members. The role requires knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served, including knowledge of age-dependent expected values and the ability to access data reflecting patients’ current status in relation to their age-specific needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science or one of the natural sciences, or equivalent experience.
- Current certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP or equivalent), maintained throughout employment at Vitruvian Health.
- Must meet CLIA requirements for a Technical Supervisor and applicable state licensure laws for clinical laboratories.
- Six years of leadership experience in a highly complex laboratory.
- Strong leadership, managerial, interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with laboratory staff, medical staff, hospital leadership, and other departments.
- Knowledge of regulatory, accreditation, and quality standards applicable to laboratory services.
- Consistent competency in clinical laboratory practices.
- Knowledge and skills to provide appropriate care to neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations, including knowledge of age-dependent normal values.
- Proficiency with computer systems, laboratory information systems (LIS), quality management tools, and Microsoft Office applications.
Responsibilities
- Assist in overseeing daily Clinical and Anatomic Laboratory operations.
- Support quality management, regulatory compliance, budget stewardship, and strategic initiatives.
- Supervise designated laboratory staff and support performance management and competency assessment activities.
- Foster a culture of quality, service excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Coordinate educational and training programs for laboratory personnel, students, and other healthcare team members.
- Assist in directing laboratory operations, prioritizing responsibilities, and managing changing operational needs.
- Mentor, train, and develop laboratory personnel.
- Support staff in delivering safe, accurate, and timely laboratory services.
- Obtain and interpret pertinent patient information in relation to age-specific needs and clinical conditions.
- Select appropriate instrumentation, testing methodologies, equipment, and supplies for the age groups served.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
