Medical Laboratory Director - Jefferson County Department of Health

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About The Position

Jefferson County Department of Health is seeking a highly qualified and motivated Medical Laboratory Director to plan, direct, and manage the financial, personnel, and operational activities of the Health Department’s Medical Laboratories. This position is responsible for overseeing Quality Control and Quality Assurance programs; training and supervising all staff who perform laboratory testing; and managing the day-to-day operations of the medical laboratories to ensure full compliance with all applicable regulatory, accrediting, and licensing requirements. The Medical Laboratory Director conducts and participates in Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) inspections and ensures ongoing adherence to all mandated standards. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Deputy Health Officer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science, or a highly related degree (e.g., Medical Technology) from an accredited institution.
Certified as a Medical Technologist from a nationally recognized accrediting agency (e.g., ASCP, AMT).
Experience establishing and maintaining laboratory standards and procedures that meet the regulations put forth by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (i.e., CLIA).
At least two years of experience coordinating, directing, and supervising employees in a moderate or high complexity CLIA certified laboratory to include training employees, delegating work tasks, and conducting performance appraisals.

Responsibilities

Prepares, monitors, and administers departmental or organizational budget by reviewing spending trends, expenditure reports, analyzing financial data and ensuring expenditures are within annual budgetary limits.
Procures and/or manages inventory (i.e., supplies and equipment) to ensure the products and services are available to meet the operational needs of each department.
Oversees Quality Control and Quality Assurance activities by monitoring the operating and testing procedures, directing the set-up of laboratory testing equipment, and establishing test performance parameters to ensure that the medical laboratories and analyses meet local, state, and federal regulations.
Oversees the day-to-day operations of the medical laboratories by investigating and resolving laboratory errors, staffing issues, and equipment malfunctions, coordinating with various vendors, and reviewing incident reports for improvement opportunities to maintain laboratory operations.
Oversees the implementation, modification, and troubleshooting of LIS (i.e., Laboratory Information Systems) in order to ensure proper functionality and to meet the needs of the medical laboratories.
Oversees the training of all staff members performing tests in the medical laboratories by conducting training needs assessments, developing and facilitating training programs, and providing demonstrations and re-training, when necessary.
Provides technical consultation and oversight of laboratory testing procedures as required by CLIA (i.e., Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments) by using established standards, practices, and methods to ensure adherence to protocol and accuracy of test results produced by the laboratory.
Reviews, updates, develops, and implements medical laboratory policies and procedures, operating processes, and testing procedures using industry-established best practices to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Supervises staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training.