Director of Laboratory Services, Community Memorial Hospital

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System•Richmond, VA

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About The Position

The Director of Laboratory Services provides administrative and financial leadership, oversight and management to Laboratory, Blood Bank and Pathology Departments at the community hospital and clinics, and as requested, regional sites affiliated with VCUHS. Responsibilities include strategic planning; regulatory compliance; financial and resource management; relationship development and communications; staffing; and all support services of the day-to-day operations of the laboratory.

Requirements

Certified as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist by either the American Society for Clinical Pathology, the American Medical Technologists (AMT) association, or equivalent.
A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant clinical experience with five (5) years of progressive leadership or management experience.
Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration or closely related field from an accredited program.
Knowledge of laboratory operations to include: pathology, hematology, microbiology, chemistry, and microbiology.
Knowledge of regulatory standards for CLIA, CAP, and JCAHO.
Lifting 20-50 lbs.
Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change

Nice To Haves

Seven (7) years of supervisory/management experience in a clinical laboratory
Knowledge/Experience with CAP accreditation through College of American Pathologists
Knowledge/Experience with CLIA
Master's Degree in Clinical Lab Science, Healthcare Administration, or closely related field