Director Laboratory
About The Position
Directs all work performed in the Laboratory and is responsible for its administrative, technical, and scientific oversight. This includes day-to-day supervision of testing personnel, reporting test results, and overseeing Quality Control and Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement procedures. The Director manages the laboratory’s fiscal budget and is accountable for achieving departmental budgetary goals. The role works closely with facility staff and department heads to support safe, quality care and ensure testing complies with corporate, facility, and departmental standards. The Director participates on committees and task forces, formulates and reviews policies and procedures, assists with revisions, oversees quality processes and compliance, and participates in special projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or a related science.
- State of Florida Clinical Lab Supervisor license.
- Five years of management or supervisory laboratory experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to interact with the public and medical and nursing personnel, make decisions under pressure, handle multiple priorities, and manage stress appropriately.
Responsibilities
- Plan laboratory goals, objectives, and workflow to achieve optimal performance.
- Schedule staff according to workload to meet department productivity goals.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory agency requirements, including CAP, AABB, JCAHO, and CLIA.
- Prepare quality assurance data in a timely manner.
- Keep abreast of changes in laboratory medicine and keep the laboratory current with those changes.
- Evaluate laboratory capital equipment needs and recommend procurement.
- Ensure laboratory billing issues and errors are corrected in a timely manner.
- Promote the laboratory outreach program and procure new clients.
- Ensure the laboratory meets corporate compliance policies.
- Implement solutions based on accurate and timely statistical and financial data.
- Promote, encourage, and provide continuing education opportunities for laboratory staff.
- Manage departmental inventory, ordering, storage, and utilization.
- Represent the department at appropriate meetings and committees and participate in the facility’s PI program.
- Recruit and retain competent departmental staff and manage staff disciplinary actions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
