Director, Lab Services - AMC - F/T - Days

University of California, Irvine•Orange, CA

135d•Onsite

About The Position

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.
Skill, knowledge, and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties.
Customer service skills appropriate to the job.
Willingness 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, and management of all clinical laboratory services of their assigned area or facility.
Accountability for clinical quality, operational performance, regulatory and accreditation compliance, and financial management of laboratory services.
Directing activities to ensure laboratory services are performed accurately, efficiently, and in alignment with health system standards and organizational objectives.
Collaborating with clinical, medical, and administrative leadership on workforce development, laboratory information systems, capital and technology planning, and performance improvement initiatives.
Providing direct oversight and maintaining accountability for departmental performance and the financial integrity of laboratory operations.
Exercising wide latitude of authority in managing specified area or facility-level laboratory operations with limited oversight.