Director of Laboratory
About The Position
Are you a results-driven leader ready to make a meaningful impact to patients, caregivers, and your community? At John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital hospital, were seeking an innovative and experienced healthcare leader to drive excellence and inspire our team towards exceptional patient outcomes and operational success. At John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job - we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include: The position reports to the Chief Operating Officer and is responsible for the success of all laboratory operations. The operations include but are not limited to adequate and appropriate staffing, meeting budget, planning, leadership, supplies, equipment, regulatory requirements, operational reports, staff training, safety, personnel scheduling, payroll, inter and intra-department communications and LIS monitoring. The Director manages the day to day operations ensuring a smooth and accurate flow of specimen collection processing and accurate analyses and result reporting. The Director attempts to keep the laboratory procedures up to date by reviewing literature and recommending the purchase of appropriate equipment and/or test systems. The director actively interacts with the physician and nursing staff to facilitate meaningful and rapid test delivery systems that will support patient care needs. The Director provides leadership for the laboratory staff and keeps them informed regarding hospital and laboratory issues. He/she is active in resolving conflicts and concerns regarding inter and intra-departmental patient care and interpersonal issues. The Director must, above all, be flexible and creative in devising appropriate and cost-effective measures that will improve the laboratory operation and assume what other duties are required to achieve the department objectives.
Requirements
- Completed a baccalaureate degree in a related science
- Completed an internship for Clinical Laboratory Science or Laboratory Specialty
- Current and valid license for Clinical Laboratory Science issued by the State of California Department of Health
- Must complete a minimum of 12 continuing education units per year as required by licensure
- Minimum of five years of laboratory or related management experience
Nice To Haves
- An advanced degree in management is preferred
Responsibilities
- adequate and appropriate staffing
- meeting budget
- planning
- leadership
- supplies
- equipment
- regulatory requirements
- operational reports
- staff training
- safety
- personnel scheduling
- payroll
- inter and intra-department communications
- LIS monitoring
- managing day to day operations ensuring a smooth and accurate flow of specimen collection processing and accurate analyses and result reporting
- reviewing literature and recommending the purchase of appropriate equipment and/or test systems
- actively interacts with the physician and nursing staff to facilitate meaningful and rapid test delivery systems that will support patient care needs
- provides leadership for the laboratory staff and keeps them informed regarding hospital and laboratory issues
- active in resolving conflicts and concerns regarding inter and intra-departmental patient care and interpersonal issues
- devising appropriate and cost-effective measures that will improve the laboratory operation and assume what other duties are required to achieve the department objectives
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Industry
Hospitals
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
