DIRECTOR OF LAB SERVICES
FULL TIME – ASCP REQUIRED
*Sign-On Bonus*

We are seeking a Director of Laboratory Services to join a state-of-the-art facility near Denison Iowa! The Laboratory Director plans, directs, and coordinates the daily operations of the lab and develops standards/criteria of care in compliance with regulatory agencies.
This is an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition who feels patient care is as meaningful as they do. This hospital is also consistently ranked as one of the top employers in the state to work for - they take pride in promoting work-life balance and striving to advance their employees careers! So, if you are an experienced MT looking to lead a team of incredible people at a top tier organization, this opportunity is for you!

Essential Functions Of The Role
 

• Plan, coordinate, and direct the day-to-day activities of the Department of Pathology to ensure efficient, effective and economical utilization of space, personnel, and other laboratory resources.
• Plan and develop objectives and goals for the department.
• Coordinate all purchases of supplies, minor/capital equipment, invoice payment to laboratory services.
• Direct laboratory business practices to ensure efficient and accurate patient/institutional fees and coding.
• Establish and ensure compliance with all accrediting and regulatory standards, i.e. JCAHO, CAP, FDA, CMS, OSHA, and other agencies/organizations.
• Participate, promote and provide educational and professional activities.
• Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with laboratory personnel, pathologists, medical staff, other departments, other hospitals/laboratories, VHA, and vendors.
• Facilitate and support approved projects and initiatives, i.e., information system planning/implementation, productivity, efficiency, and quality improvement efforts.
• Produce laboratory financial and statistical reports, i.e., monthly responsibility reports, laboratory charges reports, and revenue reports.
• Serve on committees and improvement teams to coordinate activities as they relate to pathology, i.e., diagnostic services, medical review, and quality assurance.
• Consult and collaborate with other laboratory directors to achieve clinical integration, standardization, compliance, and to capture advantage due to economies of scale.
• Performs other position appropriate duties as required in a competent, professional and courteous manner.

• Knowledge of laboratory regulations, protocols and procedures.
• Analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to comprehend and communicate instructions.
• Ability to perform laboratory protocols and procedures.
• Knowledge of safety and infection control standards.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to make tactical decisions around the allocation and direction of the work of supervised employees using established guidelines, policies and/or procedures.
• Ability to make effective hiring and termination recommendations.
• Ability to train and evaluate performance of supervised staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION - Bachelor's
EXPERIENCE - A minimum of 5 years experience required
ASCP REQUIRED

If you are interested in hearing more about this great opportunity, please contact:

Meredith Lusby - Account Manager
512-887-3552
meredith@connectedhc.com

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