Director - Laboratory

Tampa General Hospital DeSoto•Arcadia, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Directs all work performed in the Laboratory and provides administrative, technical, and scientific oversight. Responsibilities include day-to-day supervision of testing personnel; oversight of test-result reporting, quality control, and quality assurance/performance improvement procedures; and management of the department’s fiscal budget and budgetary goals. The Director works closely with facility staff and department heads to support safe, quality care and ensure testing follows corporate, facility, and departmental standards. The position participates in committees and task forces, formulates and reviews policies and procedures, oversees quality and compliance processes, and contributes to special projects. This is a full-time, on-site, day-shift position at TGH Desoto in Arcadia, Florida. The scheduled workdays are Monday through Friday.

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 the clinical laboratory’s 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 make recommendations for procurement.
Ensure laboratory billing issues and errors are corrected promptly.
Promote the laboratory outreach program and obtain 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, including ordering, storage, and utilization.
Represent the department at appropriate meetings and committees and participate in the facility’s performance improvement program.
Recruit and retain competent departmental staff and manage staff disciplinary actions.
Perform other duties as assigned.