Director, Laboratory

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The Emory Healthcare Medical Laboratories team is composed of highly trained professionals who deliver accurate and timely results essential for informed medical decisions. Their expertise extends across Emory Healthcare’s network of hospitals and clinics, offering comprehensive laboratory support that ensures every patient—whether in a bustling urban hospital or a community-based clinic—receives diagnostic services of the highest standard. OVERVIEW: The Director, Laboratory functions as a Laboratory Director over a specific area of responsibility. Assumes responsibility for area's clinical and resource management 24 hrs/day. As such: plans, organizes, and delineates duties and responsibilities of the technical and support personnel under the direction of and in cooperation with the Administrative and Medical Directors. Maintains the highest standards of professional performance for the benefit of the patient, physician, and community in accordance with the Medical Technology Code of Ethics, AMA Code of Ethics, and the philosophy and mission of Emory Healthcare. Performs all laboratory administrative functions to the satisfaction of the Administrative and Medical Directors as well as hospital administration. Analyzes responsibilities considering system policies, accreditation requirements, etc., and establishes priorities among key objectives. Sets short term and long term objectives which maximize system effectiveness utilizing defined human and fiscal resources. Continually assesses and improves area's performance in the hospitals PI program, National Patient Safety Goals, and corporate initiatives. Assists in establishing, revising, administering and communicating policies, procedures and related forms in accordance with state, federal, and organizational guidelines. Communicates and monitors compliance with regulatory, licensing and accreditation standards. In compliance with applicable regulations, directs and reviews data: collection, storage, analysis, and operational and statistical reporting activities of the department for management and regulatory agencies. Directs Quality Assurance activities to ensure laboratory compliance with professional standards and the directives of administration and/or the medical staff. Assumes responsibility for employee, physician, and patient satisfaction for quality of care. Investigates and resolves patient or employee inquiries and complaints in a timely and respectful manner. Plans, administers, and monitors area's capital equipment, operations, and personnel budgets; regularly reviews year to date expenditures; and takes corrective action as necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in medical technology or a chemical, physical, or biological science is required.
A minimum of five (5) years progressive management experience with at least ten (10) years in the field.
Certification by one of the following accreditation agencies: MT (ASCP), or categorical MLS (ASCP), MT (HEW), MT (HHS), MT (AMT), MT (NCA), HTL (ASCP).

Nice To Haves

A master's degree is recommended.
Business administration background is preferred.
Fifteen (15) years in the field preferred.

Responsibilities

plans, organizes, and delineates duties and responsibilities of the technical and support personnel under the direction of and in cooperation with the Administrative and Medical Directors.
Performs all laboratory administrative functions to the satisfaction of the Administrative and Medical Directors as well as hospital administration.
Analyzes responsibilities considering system policies, accreditation requirements, etc., and establishes priorities among key objectives.
Sets short term and long term objectives which maximize system effectiveness utilizing defined human and fiscal resources.
Continually assesses and improves area's performance in the hospitals PI program, National Patient Safety Goals, and corporate initiatives.
Assists in establishing, revising, administering and communicating policies, procedures and related forms in accordance with state, federal, and organizational guidelines.
Communicates and monitors compliance with regulatory, licensing and accreditation standards.
Directs Quality Assurance activities to ensure laboratory compliance with professional standards and the directives of administration and/or the medical staff.
Investigates and resolves patient or employee inquiries and complaints in a timely and respectful manner.
Plans, administers, and monitors area's capital equipment, operations, and personnel budgets; regularly reviews year to date expenditures; and takes corrective action as necessary.