LifePoint Health

Director of Laboratory

LifePoint Health • $90K — $120K *
Ottumwa, IA 52501In-Person
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Reposted Yesterday
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field preferred, or equivalent work experience
  • Valid ASCP or AMT certification

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the laboratory department to meet organizational goals
  • Develop and implement strategic plans
  • Oversee daily operations including patient care
  • Manage laboratory staff and departmental budgets
  • Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulations
  • Support professional development for team members
  • Integrate evidence-based practices into lab processes

Benefits

  • Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) insurance for full-time employees
  • Competitive Paid Time Off
  • 100% company-paid short-term and long-term disability
  • Employee Assistance Program for wellness support
  • Loan repayment and tuition reimbursement opportunities
  • Access to professional development and certification assistance
  • Additional unspecified perks
Full Job Description
Job Description

Schedule: Full-time

How you'll contribute

A Director of Laboratory who excels in this role:
  • Is responsible for successful team-building within the laboratory and hospital
  • Ensures responsibility for the overall financial strategy of the laboratory to meet established goals
  • Ensures regulatory and accrediting agency compliance by developing, integrating, coordinating, and providing ongoing support for compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies.
  • Ensures the continued growth of the reference laboratory and hospital by actively utilizing client recruitment, retention, customer relations and marketing strategies.
  • Is responsible for employee relations, recruitment and retention of employees, and all aspects of human resource management to maintain a high quality and positive workplace environment with minimum turnover.
  • Ensures excellent delivery of customer service to all laboratory clients, coordination of laboratory services and processes with those of ORHC and its departments.


Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
  • Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
  • Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
  • Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.


What we're looking for
  • Education: BA/BS in Medical Technology or scientific discipline. Preferred Education: MBA or MA/MS in scientific discipline. (Equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered).
  • Experience: 5 years Supervisory/Mgmt. Preferred Experience: 8 years Supervisory/Mgmt. in a hospital or reference laboratory setting
  • License/Certification: ASCP or AMT


More about Ottumwa Regional Health Center

Ottumwa Regional Health Center is a 217-bed hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Ottumwa community for over 133 years. We are proud to be recognized by The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations.

About LifePoint Health

LifePoint Health is a healthcare company that owns and operates hospitals and other healthcare facilities across the United States. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee. LifePoint Health's hospitals offer a wide range of medical services, including emergency care, surgery, cardiology, oncology, and women's health. The company is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay. LifePoint Health is also dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the communities it serves through various community outreach programs and initiatives.
Learn more about LifePoint Health
Size
46,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1999
* Ladders Estimates

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