Director of Laboratory Services Brookwood Hospital

Baptist Health; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Laboratory Director to lead and oversee all laboratory operations at a prominent healthcare facility. This role focuses on implementing operational and technical policies, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and managing personnel effectively. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in clinical laboratory management, financial performance, and quality improvement. Join a dynamic team dedicated to providing exceptional laboratory services and making a significant impact on patient care. If you are passionate about healthcare and leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory or related field required.
• Five years of Clinical Laboratory experience, including supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise laboratory operations and ensure compliance with policies.
• Manage personnel functions including hiring and performance management.
• Oversee budget and resource utilization to meet financial goals.

Skills

Clinical Laboratory Management

Financial Performance Management

Personnel Management

Quality Improvement

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor degree in Clinical Laboratory

Clinical Laboratory training program

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)

Hospital Information Systems (HIS)

Job description

Position Summary

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital

The Laboratory Director supervises all activities within the laboratory including department operations to meet laboratory service needs of Brookwood Hospital and Freestanding ER.

Responsibilities

• Implements operational and technical policies and procedures for resource utilization, financial performance, service standards, and compliance to regulatory and accrediting agency requirements at laboratory site of responsibility.
• Provides input on operational goals.
• Directs cost effective utilization of resources, including personnel and supply inventory, to meet or exceed financial critical success factors.
• Reviews customer service and financial budgetary constraints.
• Oversees Point-of-Care testing program to ensure compliance.
• Practices personnel management according to Orlando Health Human Resources guidelines, policies and procedures including hiring, counseling, and separation of employees.
• Coaches team members.
• Oversees scheduling.
• Ensures Performance management program is implemented and maintained in a timely manner including coaching plans, competencies, and results sharing.
• Interacts with other Orlando Health Laboratory to ensure consistency in technical, operational, and administrative policies and procedures.
• Adheres to Orlando Health policy, procedures, value statements and Commitment to Excellence standards, Code of Conduct standards and the Compliance Program.
• Manages various personnel functions including hiring, work assignments, coaching plans, and disciplinary actions.
• Able to maintain reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Able to maintain compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Regularly interacts with Pathologists, Medical staff, laboratory employees, other department managers, and key laboratory customers regarding laboratory services.
• Works with the Purchasing department in the negotiations of vendor contracts and cost containment measures.
• Utilizes process improvement indicator results, benchmark information, customer requirements, and team input to implement quality service and team relationship critical success factors.
• Participates in Process Improvement activities both inter and intra departmentally.
• Practices and oversees safety and infection control practices.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/TrainingBachelor degree in Clinical Laboratory, Chemical or Biological Science required. Successful completion of a Clinical Laboratory training program. Computer knowledge including Laboratory Information Systems (LIS), Hospital Information Systems (HIS), and personal computers.

Licensure/CertificationCurrent license as a Supervisor in the specialty/specialties required by the laboratory section in the State of Alabama. Certified by aprofessional laboratory-certifying agency, i.e. by the American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP) or eligible.

ExperienceFive years of Clinical Laboratory experience is required, to include 1 year of supervisory experience.