Director Laboratory-PCR

Piedmont Healthcare Inc. • Columbus, GA

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About The Position

Plans, directs and monitors strategic and tactical goals for the Laboratory Department in collaboration with the Medical Director and other clinical and operational stakeholders involved in the management of hospital laboratory services. Directs, monitors and manages all day-to-day administrative aspects of the department, including financial, operational and human resource issues. Develops and approves technical and operational policies and procedures, and ensures compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies. Creates a highly efficient, accountable, and collaborative team environment with staff and with customers (physicians, nursing, and outreach clinics). Responsible for ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and quality are followed and maintained.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology, or other acceptable science from a recognized college or university.
• In Lieu of Bachelor's degree, Associates in Medical Technology and 7 years of Medical Technologist experience
• 5 years clinical experience and progressive leadership experience
• Certification in medical technology; certification as a medical technologist or medical laboratory scientist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), AMT (American Medical Technologists) or AAB (American Association of Bioanalysts). AAB provisional certification not accepted

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Business Administration or Health Administration

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs and monitors strategic and tactical goals for the Laboratory Department in collaboration with the Medical Director and other clinical and operational stakeholders involved in the management of hospital laboratory services.
• Directs, monitors and manages all day-to-day administrative aspects of the department, including financial, operational and human resource issues.
• Develops and approves technical and operational policies and procedures, and ensures compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Creates a highly efficient, accountable, and collaborative team environment with staff and with customers (physicians, nursing, and outreach clinics).
• Responsible for ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and quality are followed and maintained.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director