Director of Lab Services, Capital Choice Pathology Lab

Adventist HealthCare•Silver Spring, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Capital Choice Pathology Lab seeks to hire an experienced Director of Laboratory Services who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
ASCP related certification required
5- 10 years of successful experience in management leadership in a pathology technical laboratory.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or closely related field is preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee histology/immunohistochemistry/molecular technical services in accordance with CAP, state, and federal regulatory agency requirements; standard operating procedures; quality metrics in CCPLab CQI program.
Update and maintain departmental technical policies and documentation.
Optimize and ensure workflows increase throughput while maintaining high quality, timely service.
Ensure that CCPLab histology, cytology, and immunohistochemical technical needs are maintained within 24 hours, 7 days a week laboratory.
Develop new tests and methodologies as needed in the laboratory.
Analyze and evaluate quality metrics per CQI and KPIs.
Oversee corrective action and translate data trends into actionable recommendations to drive efficiency, process improvement, and departmental goals.
Develop and implement training documentation, competency assessments, personnel development, and performance targets for staff.
Perform on-boarding process for new associates; Maintains appropriate records for all associates and follows AHC set guidelines for hiring and employee relations.
Manage budgetary planning and support optimization of resources to achieve financial targets, including understanding of test pricing.
Assist in preparation and review of Business Contracts, RFP’s (Bid Proposals), and monthly departmental reports.
Demonstrate advanced proficiency in the use of Laboratory Information Systems, Microsoft, and EMR systems.
Effective communication, critical thinking, and problem solving; Build relationships with diverse staff and stakeholders.
Display strong prioritization and project management skills.
Actively and effectively participate in company meetings; meet goals and timelines; demonstrate professionalism, compassion and leadership for patients, customers, physicians, and staff always.
Participate in additional activities as needed.
Ability to travel for the company as needed. This is usually within 50-mile radius. Occasional overnight travel will be expected.

Benefits

Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
Free Employee parking
Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hire
Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available)
Paid Time Off
Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period
Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insurance
Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support