Hospital Laboratory Director

Company: Affinity Executive Search
Location: Houston
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Job description: Top Client in need of a Hospital Director of Laboratory!DUTIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Directs operations, programs and activities to meet organizational and regulatory requirements and to drive innovation.
• Ensures adequate and qualified staffing for the department through timeliness and consistency of staff hiring, orientation, competency, training, performance feedback and performance management.
• Develops and recognizes staff through coaching and regular feedback.
• Serves as a role model for employee output and conduct.
• Sets and executes department strategies to meet goals for service, quality, regulatory compliance, financial, patient satisfaction and personnel management.
• Proactively and regularly seeks feedback and input from internal and external sources. Evaluates and incorporates feedback into the department improvement and planning process to improve care delivery.
• Oversees the financial operation for the laboratory by monitoring resource utilization, identifying variances and opportunities, and adjusting as needed to meet service and fiscal goals. Prepares Monthly Operating Review report.
• Assures compliance with standards set forth by accrediting agencies: CAP, JCAHO, CLIA, FDA and CMS. Develops and implements policies and procedures and verifies annual review of all policies and procedures.
• Manages key vendor relationships and supply contracts in coordination with Laboratory Services and Supply Chain guidance.
• Develops and implements a communication plan to ensure that department personnel are well informed. Fosters open communication by offering, encouraging, and accepting suggestions from staff regarding department operations
• Directs and organizes operations through the appropriate, delegation of responsibilities and authority in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
• Monitors and evaluates the activities of the staff and provides management, coaching, guidance, delegation opportunities, and on-the-job training and re-training as necessary to ensure operational efficiency and adherence to policies and procedures Qualifications: What qualifications you will need:
  • Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Biomedical Science, Biology or Chemistry required.
  • Masters Degree preferred
  • National Certification as a Medical Technologist required,
  • 2-3 years of progressive laboratory management experience is required with complex laboratory operations (doesn't need recent experience. (will accept outside experience and some type of leadership experience in acute care setting)
  • Hospital clinical laboratory experience preferred * WIll NOT ACCEPT research and/or agriculture experience. It wouldnt be a good fit for our roles starting out as a Director.
  • This role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved). Why is This a Great Opportunity: Great Benefits! Relo and Sign on offered!Salary Type : Annual SalarySalary Min : 120000Salary Max : 135000Currency Type : US Dollars

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