Director - Hospital Labs (Banner Ironwood / Banner Goldfield)

Sonora Quest Laboratories / Laboratory Sciences of Arizona•Queen Creek, AZ

About The Position

This position is accountable for leading, managing and directing assigned responsibilities and functions that contribute to the operational and financial success of the hospital clinical laboratory. Find your Voice, Passion, & Purpose

Requirements

Must possess a strong knowledge of business and/or healthcare as normally obtained through the completion of a bachelor’s degree in business, health care administration or related field.
Must be qualified as a technical supervisor OR as a general supervisor depending on the specific site or discipline, as defined under CLIA ’88 regulations.
Must have four (4) years leadership experience with direct reports and management level responsibility.
A significant understanding and knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures of different software programs is required.
Oral/written communication skills, analytical/strategic skills.
Must possess the ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree
Green Belt Certification
Additional related education and/or experience

Responsibilities

Directs personnel actions including recruiting, new hire actions, interviewing and selection of new staff, salary determinations, training, and personnel evaluations.
Develops work goals and objectives for the hospital laboratory in accordance and alignment with company (LSA/SQL and Banner Health) goals; provides leadership, measures and feedback, and motivation for staff achievement of departmental goals.
Directs, facilitates and/or participates in task forces or councils to plan, implement/execute and coordinate programs and/or activities for the organization.
Demonstrates and practices LSA/SQL values and ethical behaviors and Banner Health Performance Standards.
Directs the operations and management of the work flow process in alignment with LSA/SQL’s Roadmap objectives and Banner Health’s Strategic Initiatives
Develops and reviews performance metrics and promotes and participates in Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt Teams to ensure quality care.
Accountable for the laboratory maintaining accreditation, licensure and regulatory compliance with all applicable agencies.
Ensures laboratory is compliant with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Develops and oversees the laboratory budget in conjunction with hospital and integrated laboratory goals and objectives.
Effectively manages resources to meet budgeted parameters.
Focuses on all expenses and analyzes and communicates budget variances.
Serves as a communication liaison for the Integrated Laboratory System.
Interacts with physicians, nurses, clients, system staff, all employees of the company and other healthcare professionals.
Effectively communicates concerning technical and operational issues, as applicable, using appropriate verbal and written skills.