Director of Laboratory Services

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for the operation of the Clinical and Pathology Laboratory. Plans, directs, and implements department goals and objectives in conjunction with the Medical Director and Administrator. With input from the Medical Director and Administration and in accordance with organizational goals and plans, formulates and implements strategic long-range plans for improvement, expansion and diversification of laboratory services.

Initiates and implements lab-wide policies with thought given to incorporating current relevant technical changes in the field. Assures compliance with requirements of regulatory bodies accrediting agencies, organization policies, and laboratory policies and procedures. Prepares for the accreditation process, demonstrating support for policies and ensuring staff orientation to and adherence with requirements.

Takes appropriate and timely corrective actions for infractions of staff supervised. Assures staff is qualified and competent through development and implementation of lab competency and education guidelines. Interviews and hires qualified candidates. Monitor’s competency and addresses training needs, providing timely and effective evaluations.

Provides continuing education in accordance with established departmental standards. In conjunction with the Medical Director, formulates and assures implementation of laboratory continuous quality improvement program. Provides appropriate leadership and supervision to staff and promotes an environment in which staff can work effectively and cooperatively.

Communicates appropriate departmental as well as organizational information to staff through monthly department staff meetings, sharing administration memos when appropriate, inter-office memos/communications, etc. Acts as liaison between the departments and other employees, patients, families, visitors and physicians as appropriate, ensuring that assistance provided is appropriate, helpful and reflects the mission and culture of the organization.

Actively participates on various relevant committees as requested, or as appropriate to meet the needs, mission and organizational plans. Prepares and manages fiscal budget and other department records, reports and statistics, ensuring all paperwork is accurate, thorough and timely in accordance with established practice guidelines.

Maintains the skills required to work in areas supervised if needed. All other duties as assigned. JCMG Core Competencies: Strives for continuous quality improvement. Participates in educational experiences designed to maintain and/or improve professional competence. Maintains high work ethic standards. Provides quality customer service to staff, patients and visitors at all times.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors' degree with major in medical technology or related biological science required. Experience: Minimum of 5 years of technical experience including a minimum of two years of supervisory experience required. Certification/License: MLT (ASCP) required MT (ASCP) registration or equivalent preferred. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Demonstrated leadership and management abilities.

Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to handle stress associated with simultaneous demands. Excellent computer skills. Thorough knowledge of laboratory safety and infection control procedures and practices including standard precautions and hazardous chemical handling.

Considerable knowledge of laboratory equipment, instrumentation and terminology. Considerable knowledge of the clinical laboratory procedures and regulatory agencies' standards. WORK ENVIRONMENT Works in hazardous and biohazardous areas of the laboratory. Will be exposed to the danger of infection from disease bearing specimens, odorous chemicals and specimens.

BENEFITS

Health insurance & employer paid short- and long-term disability Generous PTO policy, beginning at 148-hours annually 56 hours paid Holiday Leave Employer Retirement Plan (401K) with employer match Tuition reimbursement and other professional advancements, including a Medical Assistant training program