Laboratory Director

Hennepin County Medical Center • Minneapolis, MN

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About The Position

We are currently seeking a Laboratory Director to join our Lab Administration team. This full-time role will primarily work on-site (days). The position is responsible for the administrative management of clinical laboratory and pathology services at Hennepin Healthcare System (HHS). The Laboratory Director is accountable for personnel and resource management; budgeting, legal and regulatory compliance, and laboratory accreditations. In conjunction with laboratory medical directors, the director ensures continuous support in HHS laboratory testing menu, utilization, test development, and enhancement of patient care. The role involves partnering with Laboratory Medical staff and HHS in laboratory strategic planning, growth, and marketing.

Requirements

• Master's degree in medical technology, business administration, management, or related field.
• Five years of Laboratory management experience.
• An approved equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical Laboratory background.
• Skilled and experienced in directing a full business unit.
• Ability to effectively allocate resources (i.e. budget and personnel).
• Capable of assisting executives in defining organizational goals, critical issues, and strategic plans.
• Experience modeling and upholding organizational norms and values, particularly with regards to health and safety.
• Exceptional problem solving and critical thinking when addressing organizational issues.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and innovatively while supporting company-wide initiatives.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate and negotiate with people at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility and leadership for the direction and management of Hennepin Healthcare System (HHS) clinical laboratory inpatient, ambulatory and outreach business services.
• Plan and implement short and long term goals in conjunction with the laboratory medical staff supporting the organization's mission and vision.
• Maintains and monitors laboratory services compliance in accordance with federal, state, local and accrediting agency standards.
• Establishes and implements policies and procedures for department/program operations.
• Develop, maintain, evaluate and recommend budget, capital equipment, inventory systems, productivity, technology and cost accounting systems.
• Establish and maintain laboratory personnel selection qualifications and staffing levels to meet business needs.
• Reviews department performance metrics, affects changes, as needed, to improve services provided and ensure compliance with both HHS guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Regularly communicates organizational and departmental information to all laboratory and medical staff.
• Develops standards of performance, monitors and supervises staff; evaluates performance and initiates or makes recommendations for personnel actions.
• Ensure student/internship programs are meeting regulatory and organizational expectations and are resourced appropriately.
• Manages projects and system maintenance in conjunction with Information Technology.
• Responsible for the department's quality performance and ensures that the department delivers quality services.
• Serves as a resource to nursing and departmental managers within and across service lines.
• Actively participates in departmental, and organization wide committees as assigned.
• Maintains charging and billing process within the laboratory system and monitors appropriate charges.
• Responsible for the laboratory outreach business in contracting, billing and compliance.
• Works in conjunction with Laboratory medical leadership to develop and implement strategic growth plans for lab services.
• Focuses on leadership development and mentoring for lab management staff and other team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees