Laboratory Administrative Director

Solaris Health Holdings LLC • The Villages, FL

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About The Position

The Laboratory Administrative Director plans, directs, and supervises the laboratory’s day-to-day operations and administration, including staffing, equipment, safety, laboratory policies, and quality assurance. The role also conducts and interprets complex microbiological tests. The director oversees laboratory operations, staff training and performance, purchasing and budgets, equipment maintenance, regulatory compliance, quality standards, and continuous improvement. The position requires state licensure as applicable and a bachelor’s degree, preferably in microbiology, medical terminology, or health sciences. A Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory is preferred. Candidates must have at least five years of progressively responsible laboratory experience, including two years of supervisory experience.

Requirements

• State licensure as required.
• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in microbiology, medical terminology, or health sciences.
• At least five years of progressively responsible laboratory experience, including two years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of CLIA regulations regarding proficiency testing, quality assurance, and quality control.
• Knowledge of laboratory policies and procedures, equipment, and microbiology, including medical mycology, mycobacteriology, enteric, sexually transmitted, and environmental bacteriology, parasitology, and virology.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, English grammar, spelling, and punctuation, as well as planning, budgeting, quality control, customer service, and supervision.
• Skill in using computer programs and applications, LIS, and Point of Care devices.
• Skill in performing a full range of laboratory tests and operating a variety of laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
• Skill in project planning, laboratory operations, and budgetary control.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and communicate clearly and concisely.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with employees, physicians, vendors, clients, and external agencies.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with the health care team, recognize and resolve hazardous conditions, and remain calm in emergencies.
• Comply with HIPAA patient-confidentiality requirements and organizational health and safety policies.
• Physical ability to carry 1–25 lbs. frequently and 26–50 lbs. occasionally; push or pull 1–25 lbs. and 100+ lbs. seldom; and lift weights from floor to chest or waist as specified, including 1–25 lbs. occasionally and 26–50 lbs. seldom.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct purchasing, budget tracking, and inventory management for the laboratory.
• Manage assigned staff, including training, orientations, workload, scheduling, grievances, performance management, and participation in hiring.
• Oversee training and competencies related to laboratory computer applications, Point of Care devices, specimen handling, and quality control policies and procedures.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and track routine maintenance and quality controls; request new equipment and develop laboratory procedures, including for care centers.
• Measure and monitor laboratory performance and recommend continuous quality improvement, customer service, and employee satisfaction initiatives.
• Dispose of hazardous chemical waste according to regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure team compliance with laboratory rules, health and safety policies, and quality standards.
• Establish quality standards, supervise quality control, inspect staff work, and adjust policies and procedures when standards are not met.
• Comply with state, federal, and professional regulations and company and departmental policies and procedures; demonstrate competency in embedding, microtomy, grossing, special stains, and immunohistochemistry.
• Adhere to CAP, CLIA, state, HIPAA, safety, and OSHA regulations.
• Oversee quality assurance procedures and ensure safety and compliance with standard operating procedures.
• Ensure laboratory data results are accurate.
• Conduct and interpret complex microbiological tests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior