Director of Laboratory

Role: Director of Laboratory Location: Newport, TN 37821 Job Summary The Director of Laboratory oversees a wide variety of administrative, fiscal, and technical activities to ensure the efficient operation of the clinical laboratory and compliance with corporate policies. The Director, Lab is responsible for the quality control program, quality assurance, and the point of care testing programs within the clinical laboratory. The Director, Lab plans, organizes, directs, controls, and evaluates the work of the clinical laboratory and coordinating it with other areas of the hospital and is responsible for all personnel including hiring, discipline, staff development, evaluation, payroll. The Director, Lab acts as technical supervisor for clinical laboratory functions off site and owned by the hospital and assures the laboratory meets all regulatory requirements. (CAP, AABB, JCAHO, CLIA etc) Essential Functions 3Completes employee evaluations in a timely manner and assesses staff competencies on an ongoing basis. 3Demonstrates proficiency at hospital wide and/or department specific computer software and technology. 3Demonstrates fiscal accountability for department resources and the ability to achieve outcomes within allocated resources. 3Communicates and supports the hospital's mission, vision, and values as well as departmental goals to all staff. 3Defines performance objectives and metrics for the department. 3Demonstrates population appropriate skill sets for all relevant patient populations. 3Collaborates with other departments to problem solve ongoing issues that impact department/organization goals and/or patient care delivery. 3Incorporates quality improvement data and/or patient satisfaction data into departmental goals. 3Ensures accurate and timely reporting of department payroll. 3Effectively plans the goals, objectives, and work flow of the clinical laboratory to achieve optimal performance. 3Assures the laboratory is compliant with all regulatory agency (CAP, AABB, Joint Commision, CLIA etc) requirements. 3Successfully meets department productivity goals by scheduling staff according to workload. 3Effectively keeps abreast of changes in laboratory medicine and keeps SRMC laboratory current with these changes. 3Evaluates the capitol equipment needs of the laboratory and makes responsible recommendations for procurement. 3Assures the laboratory meets corporate compliance policies. 3Assures laboratory billing issues and errors are corrected in a timely manner. 3Effectively promotes, encourages, and provides continuing education opportunities for laboratory staff. 3Represents the department at appropriate meetings and/or committees and actively participates in the facilities' PI program. 3Works diligently to recruit and retain competent staff in the department and effectively manages staff disciplinary actions. 3Manages departmental inventory, ordering, storage, and utilization as appropriate 3Performs other duties as assigned. 3Maintains regular and reliable attendance. 3Complies with all policies and standards. Leadership Responsibilities 3Supervision and Staff Management 3Provides leadership, mentorship and professional development opportunities for departmental staff. 3Schedules employees to ensure effective use of resources. Consults with leadership on any potential staffing issues. 3Conducts performance evaluations, sets goals and provides feedback to staff on their performance and development. 3Strategic Planning and Financial Oversight 3Collaborates with hospital leadership to set the strategic direction for the department, including budgeting, resource allocation and long-term planning. 3Monitors expenditures, ensuring cost-effective delivery of services. 3Evaluates and implements new technologies to enhance operational efficiency. 3Develops and implements departmental policies and procedures and protocols to optimize quality and overall efficiencies. 3Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance 3Ensures compliance with all relevant regulatory bodies. May oversee the accreditation process with relevant agencies ensuring that services meet or exceed industry standards. 3Participates in audits, inspections and accreditation processes as applicable. 3Follows established quality control practices to ensure accuracy, consistency and safety. 3Collaboration and Communication 3Works closely with leadership teams to coordinate and improve service delivery. 3Stays up-to-date with industry advancements, new technologies, and regulatory changes. 3Staff Responsibilities 3May work in a staff role, when required. Ensures that duties and responsibilities are fulfilled while meeting all competencies established for that job. Qualifications 3Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology or Physical Science (needs to meet requirements for High Complexity under CLIA) required 3Master's Degree preferred 33-5 years of experience in closely related field with Bachelor's degree required 33-5 years of previous leadership experience preferred Licenses and Certifications 3MLS - Medical Lab Scientist (Formally MT Certification) ASCP, AAB, CLS, or equivalent required and 3State license where applicable required