Director Laboratory

Bay Area Hospital•Fort Bridger, WY

About The Position

Responsible for the overall operation, leadership, direction, and administration of the clinical and anatomical laboratories in accordance with federal regulations governing clinical laboratories. The director develops plans and policies, oversees budgets and personnel, maintains quality improvement programs, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, and works collaboratively across the hospital to support patient care and laboratory services. The role oversees laboratory information systems and lab-related hospital information system activities, departmental records and reports, vendor services, contracts, and the hospital’s external courier service. It also supports infection-control practices, disease surveillance, committee work, and the development of testing systems that deliver quality service across pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic phases. The position establishes operating standards for cost control, waste reduction, quality, safety, and timely delivery.

Requirements

Meet current Clinical Laboratory Personnel Requirements under CLIA-88 and applicable Oregon Department of Human Services, College of American Pathologists (CAP), and Joint Commission standards.
Registry as a Medical Technologist with the American Society of Clinical Pathologists, an equivalent registry, or an HHS examination.
Bachelor of Science degree.
At least five years of experience as a Medical Technologist in a clinical laboratory, including two years in a supervisory position.
Working knowledge of laboratory information systems (LIS) and hospital information systems (HIS).
Good judgment and effective critical-thinking skills; ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities, work under stress and changing requirements, maintain confidentiality, and work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to use a personal computer and applicable software, including Microsoft Word and Excel, and to operate applicable office equipment and phones.
Ability to work effectively with other departments and the public, and to communicate effectively with people from varied backgrounds.
General knowledge of standard medical laboratory techniques, procedures, and safety precautions; knowledge of Medicare and compliance issues.
Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance at the assigned job location.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently; may be required to lift up to 40 pounds.
Use standard precautions due to potential exposure to blood and body fluids.
Ability to communicate effectively by reading, writing, and speaking in person or by telephone; frequent personal-computer use.

Responsibilities

Develop short- and long-range laboratory plans.
Coordinate with the Medical Director on plans and policies to improve patient care and meet licensing and accreditation requirements.
Prepare and monitor personnel, operating, and capital equipment budgets for the clinical and anatomical laboratories.
Work with other departments to integrate laboratory services into hospital operations, improve services, and resolve interdepartmental problems.
Prepare and maintain quality improvement programs with the Medical Director and Quality Performance department, monitoring personnel performance, testing appropriateness and timeliness, test accuracy, and quality failures.
Oversee selection, hiring, promotion, counseling, performance appraisal, discipline, and termination of departmental personnel.
Oversee staff competency assessments and promote continuing education.
Direct preparation and maintenance of departmental records and reports.
Prepare special reports and analyses of departmental activities.
Evaluate, negotiate, and arrange services provided by vendors.
Oversee all LIS and laboratory-related HIS activities.
Monitor laboratory practices for compliance with state and federal laws.
Participate in hospital compliance committees.
Collaborate with the Nurse Epidemiologist to improve and promote infection-control practices.
Monitor reportable diseases and assist with surveillance studies.
Direct operation of the hospital external courier service.
Participate with group purchasing organizations.
Ensure laboratory testing systems provide quality services across pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic phases.
Establish operating standards for cost control, waste reduction, quality, safety, and complete, on-time delivery.
Advise on, negotiate, manage, and administer laboratory contracts.
Conduct ongoing feasibility studies related to marketing opportunities and diagnostic need assignments.
Participate in appropriate hospital and medical staff committee functions as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Support the organization’s mission, vision, and values; comply with applicable laws and regulations, the Code of Conduct, and the Compliance Program.