Director, Clinical Laboratory - Lab Admin - Full Time

Guthrie Health•Sayre, PA

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About The Position

Under the direction of the VP, Laboratory Services this position is responsible for the overall management and general operations of the consolidated lab operation of the Guthrie Medical Group. This position reports directly to the VP, Laboratory Services.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree as a Medical Technologist is required.
Licenses: ASCP Board of Registry in Medical Technology
Minimum of three years of clinical lab management â with demonstrated skills in operations management.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in the healthcare field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for daily operations of Laboratory.
In partnership with VP, Laboratory Services responsible for development and presentation of capital (in conjunction with the pathologists) and operating budgets.
Actively monitors utilization and appropriateness of lab testing and establishes a system for such monitoring.
Provides leadership to supervisors, technical specialists, other support management staff, and employees to create a positive and productive environment which promotes good customer service, quality improvement and commitment.
In partnership with VP, Laboratory Services implements and maintains a planned and systematic process for measuring performance, analyzing performance, displaying results of measures taken, setting goals, and monitoring progress toward errorâfree work.
Ensures all lab employees are actively engaged in performance improvement and are recognized and rewarded for accomplishments in performance improvement.
Ensures conformance with the requirements and regulations of laboratory accrediting agencies, fiscal intermediaries, and regulatory agencies. Maintains current knowledge of applicable requirements and standards.
Working directly with the VP, Laboratory Services and pathologists, oversees the development of policies and procedures that provide accurate, timely, costâefficient, lab services.
Provides leadership in managing human resources and oversees the process of recruitment, performance evaluation, counseling, and development of staff.
Participates in conducting yearly Employee Opinion Surveys within the lab and writing action plans to delineate ongoing improvement opportunities.
Performs yearly lab supervisor performance evaluations.
Performs other duties as related to the provision of lab services as requested.