Laboratory Operations Director - Southwest Region

Laboratory Medicine Consultants

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About The Position

This position will oversee operations and administration of a pathology laboratory with multiple technical and specialized departments, ensuring compliance with state, federal, and company standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science preferred.
• Minimum six years of anatomical pathology experience in a managerial role within a large laboratory.
• Proficient in laboratory testing and instrumentation.
• Skilled in computer systems and software applications.
• Strong leadership, training, and personnel management abilities.
• Capable of analyzing and presenting staffing, productivity, and cost data.
• Effective workload management and scheduling skills.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of CLIA/CAP regulations, quality assurance, and quality control standards.
• Familiarity with clinical laboratory policies, procedures, and performance evaluation methods.
• Understanding of laboratory equipment operation, quality control monitoring, and purchasing evaluation.
• Medical terminology for effective communication.
• Safety protocols and hazard recognition.
• Business operations including productivity analysis and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Directs daily laboratory operations and establishes guidelines to prioritize workflow, assess effectiveness, and enhance service quality.
• Coordinates personnel activities for specimen collection, testing, and analysis to provide diagnostic information to pathologists.
• Manages recruitment, hiring, training, evaluation, and discipline of technical staff.
• Delegates authority, resolves operational issues, and oversees scheduling to ensure timely completion of work.
• Provides guidance, resources, and support to physicians, management, and staff.
• Controls staffing levels and costs through analysis of staffing ratios, competencies, and needs.
• Assists leadership in developing and executing short- and long-term operational plans to improve service quality.
• Contributes to budget development and fiscal management, ensuring departmental and year-end goals are achieved.
• Serves as liaison with billing, IT, and other departments to resolve operational issues.
• Ensures timely resolution of environmental, biomedical, and facility-related issues.
• Coordinates facility updates for new tests or expanded operations.
• Maintains confidentiality and compliance with all regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree