Director Laboratory Services, Paris Regional Medical Center

Schedule: Full-time

Position Summary:

Minimum Qualifications:

The Director of Laboratory Services is responsible for direction and coordination of the personnel in Clinical Laboratory services. Activities included are performance of chemical, microscopic, blood bank and bacteriologic tests performed in the Clinical Laboratory to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Ensuring that services are of the best quality, are cost contained and are carried out in an expeditious manner. Responsible for recognizing results or problems that require referral to the Clinical Laboratory Pathologist. Maintaining performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities. Formulating budget. Maintaining effective physician and intradepartmental relations.

Education:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Technology, Biology, Chemistry or Physical Sciences required.

Masters degree in public health, hospital administration or business administration preferred.

License / Certifications:

MT (ASCP) preferred.

Prior Experience:

Minimum of three years managerial experience in the clinical laboratory of an acute care hospital (in non-waived testing). Prefer experience with regulatory and accreditation of laboratory operations.