Laboratory Administrative Director

Advanced Urology Institute•Oxford, FL

About The Position

The Laboratory Administrative Director plans, directs, and supervises the laboratory’s day-to-day operations and administration, including staffing, equipment, safety, policies, and quality assurance. The role also conducts and interprets complex microbiological tests and performs laboratory work in areas including embedding, microtomy, grossing, special stains, and immunohistochemistry. The director manages purchasing, budgeting, inventory, staffing, scheduling, training, performance matters, and laboratory equipment. The role oversees laboratory procedures, quality control, safety, regulatory compliance, and the accuracy of laboratory results, and recommends improvements to quality, customer service, and employee satisfaction. The position requires compliance with CAP, CLIA, state regulations, HIPAA, safety, and OSHA requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in microbiology, medical terminology, or health sciences.
Minimum of five years of experience in progressively responsible laboratory positions, including two years of supervisory experience.
State licensure as required.
Knowledge of CLIA regulations regarding proficiency testing, quality assurance, and quality control.
Knowledge of laboratory policies, procedures, and 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 using computer programs and applications, LIS, and Point of Care devices; performing laboratory tests; and operating laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
Skill in project planning, laboratory operations, and budgetary control.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, communicate clearly and concisely, and maintain positive relationships with employees, physicians, vendors, clients, and external agencies.
Ability to collaborate with the health care team, recognize and resolve hazardous conditions, and remain calm in emergency situations.
Comply with HIPAA patient confidentiality requirements and organizational health and safety policies.
Physical demands include frequent carrying of 1–25 pounds; occasional carrying of 26–50 pounds; seldom pushing or pulling 1–25 pounds or 100 pounds or more; and lifting items from floor to chest or waist, with the frequency varying by weight as specified in the posting.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct purchasing, budget tracking, and inventory management for the laboratory.
Manage assigned staff, workload, and scheduling; participate in hiring and handle performance management and employee-related issues.
Oversee or conduct staff training and new employee orientation, including training and competency assessment for laboratory computer applications, Point of Care devices, specimen handling, and quality control procedures.
Respond to patient grievances and employee-related issues.
Maintain laboratory equipment and track routine maintenance and quality controls; request new equipment as needed and develop laboratory procedures, including for care centers.
Measure and monitor laboratory performance and recommend continuous quality improvement, customer service, and employee satisfaction improvements.
Dispose of hazardous chemical waste according to regulatory guidelines.
Ensure team members follow laboratory rules, regulations, health and safety policies, standard operating procedures, and confidentiality requirements.
Establish quality standards, supervise quality control, inspect staff work, and adjust laboratory policies and procedures when standards are not met.
Oversee quality assurance procedures and ensure safety and compliance with standard operating procedures.
Ensure laboratory data and results are accurate.
Conduct and interpret complex microbiological tests and perform work in embedding, microtomy, grossing, special stains, and immunohistochemistry.
Comply with state, federal, professional, company, and departmental regulations, rules, policies, and procedural manuals.
Perform other duties as assigned.