Laboratory Director

Lifepoint Health • Marquette, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

UP Health System Marquette is seeking a Laboratory Director to join their team. This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE, salaried position. UP Health System Marquette is part of Lifepoint Health, a healthcare delivery network committed to employee well-being and community health. The Laboratory Director will play a vital role in developing and implementing departmental strategies, overseeing operations, managing staff, and ensuring financial compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Laboratory Science
• 5 years as Technologist
• 2 years previous leadership or supervisory experience
• Valid State of Michigan driver license
• ASCP or equivalent

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree
• 5 years of management and administrative experience

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization.
• Directs and evaluates departmental operations, including patient care delivery, information technologies, service level determination, and complaint management, to achieve performance and quality control objectives.
• Plans and monitors staffing activities, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions, and continuing education initiatives.
• Prepares, monitors, and evaluates departmental budgets, and ensures that the department operates in compliance with allocated funding.
• Coordinates and directs internal/external audits.
• Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.
• Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols.
• Supervises and delegates department inventory control.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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