Director of Laboratory Services

Quick Facts

• Role: Director of Laboratory Services

Description

Provides overall administrative and clinical leadership for inpatient and/or outpatient laboratory services. Establishes and implements goals, standards, and practices to guide patient care initiatives, ensuring high-value quality care and exceptional care experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate laboratory activities to ensure safe, consistent, and effective patient care
• Develop and implement short- and long-term strategic plans aligned with system and organizational priorities
• Set priorities and allocate resources to achieve business objectives and annual plans
• Develop direction for policies and procedures for laboratory operations
• Establish overall operating and capital budgets (with management input) and address variances timely
• Partner with physicians, medical staff, leaders, and care teams to resolve operational challenges and improve processes

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Biology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a healthcare-related field (equivalent experience accepted)
• Master’s preferred
• CLSL: Licensed Clinical Lab Scientist
• 12 years of recent relevant experience
• Clinical proficiency and knowledge of laboratory science to plan and coordinate lab activities consistent with applicable standards and regulations
• Working knowledge of state/federal/local and accreditation standards; ability to interpret and implement requirements
• Understanding of emerging trends and regulatory changes and their operational impact
• Solid understanding of operations and workflows across departments
• Ability to design and set goals to meet long- and short-term objectives
• Credible leadership presence; ability to respond calmly and clearly, motivate others, and handle difficult situations
• Working knowledge of wage and hour laws
• Strong verbal and written communication and ability to present to varied audiences
• Understanding of healthcare financial/budgetary processes
• Ability to achieve goals through others without direct control and delegate effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility and ability to work within diverse populations with respect to cultural and linguistic differences

Benefits

Benefits available