Senior Director, Laboratory

Valley Health System•Winchester, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for leading laboratory services across Valley Health System. Must be able to lead through both direct and matrixed relationship, build a culture of collaboration and transparency, and refine and implement the vision for laboratory services across Valley Health System. Key responsibilities include: refining and implementing the vision for lab services across Valley Health System. Oversight of all personnel decisions across including performance reviews, staff engagement, hiring, coaching, and terminating when necessary. Drive a High Reliability Culture in the labs and work collaboratively with all areas to support and improve quality, transparency, and patient care. Direct reporting for Winchester Medical Center and a mix of direct and matrixed reporting for other facilities and areas. Must be able to lead with the same outcomes whether direct or matrixed reporting. Build and maintain collaborative relationships with Laboratory Medical Director, pathologists and medical staff. Focus on quality and process to continually improve care. Oversee budgeting, financial management, purchasing, and standardization to achieve appropriate financial and stewardship goals. Participate and lead various committees related to lab services across the organization. Participate in Winchester Medical Center Senior Leadership Team, Valley Health System Directors Team, and participate in various forums at other facilities. Oversight for Process Improvement and regulatory compliance including CAP inspection accreditation. Manage equipment planning and acquisition.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or Physical Biological Science required
Masters of Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or Public Health required
Eight years laboratory operations, combination of technical and supervisory experience required
Five years leadership experience required
Certified Medical Technologist (MT) required
Proven managerial skills required
Knowledge of budget preparation and monitoring, and accreditation requirements required
Ability to coordinate operations of large, technical and office support staff required
Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with many departments as well as the community and outside agencies required
Ability to achieve outcomes and lead in a matrixed environment required
Proven experience in lean, six sigma or similar process improvement methods required

Responsibilities

Refining and implementing the vision for lab services across Valley Health System.
Oversight of all personnel decisions including performance reviews, staff engagement, hiring, coaching, and terminating when necessary.
Drive a High Reliability Culture in the labs and work collaboratively with all areas to support and improve quality, transparency, and patient care.
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with Laboratory Medical Director, pathologists and medical staff.
Focus on quality and process to continually improve care.
Oversee budgeting, financial management, purchasing, and standardization to achieve appropriate financial and stewardship goals.
Participate and lead various committees related to lab services across the organization.
Participate in Winchester Medical Center Senior Leadership Team, Valley Health System Directors Team, and participate in various forums at other facilities.
Oversight for Process Improvement and regulatory compliance including CAP inspection accreditation.
Manage equipment planning and acquisition.

Benefits

A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
Dental and vision insurance
Generous Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Retirement Savings Match
A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
Health savings account
Flexible spending account for childcare
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Professional development
Discounts to on-campus dining