Director, Lab Services - Ambulatory, Outreach & Business Services - F/T - Days
About The Position
Position Summary: The Director, Laboratory Services is responsible for the operational leadership, technical oversight, and management of all clinical laboratory services of their assigned area or facility. The incumbent is accountable for the clinical quality, operational performance, regulatory and accreditation compliance, and financial management of laboratory services. This role directs activities to ensure laboratory services are performed accurately, efficiently, and in alignment with health system standards and organizational objectives. The Director collaborates with clinical, medical, and administrative leadership on workforce development, laboratory information systems, capital and technology planning, and performance improvement initiatives. This position provides direct oversight and maintains accountability for departmental performance and the financial integrity of laboratory operations. The Director exercises wide latitude of authority in managing specified area or facility-level laboratory operations with limited oversight.
Requirements
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and market trends to make strategic business decisions.
- Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
- Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
- Must be willing to testify in court regarding testing activities if subpoenaed
- 3 years of management experience within a complex healthcare setting.
- Experience in business development.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, adept at building and maintaining relationships at all levels.
- Current CA CLS License or PA Certification
- CA Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or PA Certification in Anatomic Pathology or ASCP MLS Certification
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Life Sciences, or related field.
- Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
- Must be able to provide proof of work authorization
Nice To Haves
- Understanding of Pathology and Clinical Laboratory operations, industry trends, regulatory compliance, and healthcare landscape.
- Master's Degree in a related field
- Management experience in a healthcare, academic and laboratory setting.
- Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms
Responsibilities
- Operational leadership
- Technical oversight
- Management of all clinical laboratory services
- Accountable for clinical quality
- Accountable for operational performance
- Accountable for regulatory and accreditation compliance
- Accountable for financial management of laboratory services
- Directs activities to ensure laboratory services are performed accurately, efficiently, and in alignment with health system standards and organizational objectives
- Collaborates with clinical, medical, and administrative leadership on workforce development, laboratory information systems, capital and technology planning, and performance improvement initiatives
- Provides direct oversight and maintains accountability for departmental performance and the financial integrity of laboratory operations
Benefits
- We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
