Director of Laboratory Services

The Nebraska Medical Center•Omaha, NE

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families. As our Laboratory Operations Manager, you'll play a pivotal leadership role in one of the region's premier academic health systems, partnering with nationally recognized pathologists, physicians, researchers, and multidisciplinary leaders to deliver exceptional diagnostic services that directly impact patient care. This is an opportunity to lead a highly skilled laboratory team, drive operational excellence, advance quality and innovation, and shape the future of laboratory medicine through strategic planning, technology, and continuous improvement. If you're a collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced, complex healthcare environment and is passionate about developing people while improving patient outcomes, we'd love to meet you. The Director of Laboratory Services is responsible for the operational management of laboratory services to achieve consistent delivery of high-quality outcomes. Build an effective workforce and positive work environment. Ensure innovative, collaborative, and cost-effective systems to support the organization's mission and strategic objectives. Accountable to the chair and vice chair (clinical operations) of the department of pathology and microbiology to plan and execute strategies in support of the departmental mission. Chair and vice chair will provide feedback and input into the annual performance appraisal process.

Requirements

Minimum of seven years progressive experience in medical laboratory sciences with extensive knowledge of the industry including economic and regulatory environment, diagnostic methods, and information technology required.
Minimum three years of leadership experience required.
Bachelor of Science degree OR alternate route of combined education and experience as recognized by the Board of Certification (BOR) at the time the applicant was certified (including grandfathered recognition as regulated by the BOR) required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
Leadership skills which demonstrate the ability to understand, communicate, and support the strategic objectives of the organization required.
Working knowledge of financials analysis, strategic planning in pathology, health care markets, and performance improvement required.
Proficiency with a variety of equipment to include; personal computer, software and databases, Laboratory Information System, organization Information systems, laboratory automation, instrumentation and equipment, various types of microscopes, audio-visual equipment, telephone, and office equipment/supplies required.
Basic understanding of the biology of disease and pathological diagnosis required.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
Lean/Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement experience.
Healthcare change management experience.

Responsibilities

Lead the future of laboratory excellence at Nebraska Medicine.
Partner with nationally recognized pathologists, physicians, researchers, and multidisciplinary leaders to deliver exceptional diagnostic services that directly impact patient care.
Lead a highly skilled laboratory team.
Drive operational excellence.
Advance quality and innovation.
Shape the future of laboratory medicine through strategic planning, technology, and continuous improvement.
Build an effective workforce and positive work environment.
Ensure innovative, collaborative, and cost-effective systems to support the organization's mission and strategic objectives.
Plan and execute strategies in support of the departmental mission.