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Job Summary
The Director of Laboratory will ensure that all services are meeting the quality metrics, are cost contained and are carried out in an expeditious manner
Additional responsibilities include recognizing results or issues that require referral to the Pathologist, assuring competency of all personnel, formulating the budget for the department, maintaining performance improvement activities within the department and participating in Quality activities and maintaining efficient and effective departmental operations in compliance with all state, federal and local regulatory laws, standards and protocols
The person in this position must be capable of performing all the duties of a Medical Technologist. Responsible for personnel management reporting to the Administrator in this area
Essential Functions
Responsible for department’s operational excellence and ensures that the department delivers quality services in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and professional standards
Responsible for the fiscal management of the department; ensures proper utilization of organization’s financial resources
Works with hospital administration on planning, organizing and directing laboratory operations and ensuring compliance with all local, state and federal regulations
Makes daily rounds in the Laboratory to judge effectiveness of operation, utilization of personnel and supplies, and general ethical and professional environment
Secures and maintain the physical facilities, equipment and supplies which are required to carry out effective patient care
Initiates and actuate improved methods of services and direct their implementation
Responsible for the fiscal operation of the department and prepare budgets for personnel, operating expense and capital equipment
Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians, staff and administration
Establishes and maintains standards of performance and ensures competency and appropriate licensure of personnel
Directs and participates in the human resources management function for the department by coordinating the selection, promotion, orientation and performance appraisal processes
Coordinates the department's in-service training
Attends and participates in hospital committees, as appropriate
Makes recommendations to the pathologist regarding new test procedures, equipment purchases and budgetary functions
Qualifications
Education
BS or Masters of Science degree with appropriate courses in Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics which would qualify him/her as a Medical Technologist, or Medical Technologist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist B.S.(ASCP), or Medical Technologist (AMT/ASCP) with B.S. or B.A. degree in Biology, Chemistry or Physics and has passed Board of Registry examination
Licenses/Certifications
Medical Technologist certification (ASCP or equivalent), or Medical Technologist recognized by the GDHR
Experience
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the clinical Laboratory, and management and supervisory skills necessary to perform the job functions relating to personnel management
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
Seniority level
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Job function
Health Care Provider and Management
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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Worksite address
livingston, TN, 38570, US
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