Director of Laboratory Services & Pathology Operations

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 116,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center seeks a senior administrator to oversee Laboratory Medicine and Pathology operations. You will manage budgets for general laboratory, pathology, blood bank and outreach, determine staffing, and drive performance improvement initiatives.

Partner with the Medical Director to lead administrative dyad functions, ensure accreditation, and develop manuals for regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

• B.S. in health-related field; MBA preferred.
• At least 5 years supervisory experience.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Working knowledge of statistics, P&L and budgets.
• Knowledge of all laboratory department functions.
• Experience implementing strategic plans for laboratory services.
• Analytical reporting with EHR (Epic preferred).
• Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide overarching administrative function for the laboratory, including budgets for general lab, pathology, blood bank and outreach.
• Determine staffing levels and action relative to workflow and productivity.
• Participate in evaluation/purchasing of lab equipment with leadership.
• Ensure accreditation criteria are met via QA monitors and compliance programs.
• Partner with Medical Director as administrative dyad leaders of Lab Medicine and Pathology.
• Prepare manuals for regulatory agencies and DPH for offsite stations.
• Serve as Laboratory Safety Officer and ensure safety compliance.
• Develop, implement, maintain, and approve all lab policies and procedures.
• Attend departmental meetings and represent leadership on hospital committees.
• Manage performance evaluations and HR documentation; handle Kronos timekeeping.
• Plan staffing across shifts to ensure 24/7 coverage and skill mixes.
• Identify opportunities for growth and expansion across laboratory functions.

Education

BS in health-related field

MBA preferred

5+ years supervisory experience

Proven leadership and team management

Statistics, profit and loss and budgets

Knowledge of all laboratory department functions

Epic / EHR analytics

Stakeholder management

Tools

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center seeks a senior administrator to oversee Laboratory Medicine and Pathology operations. You will manage budgets for general laboratory, pathology, blood bank and outreach, determine staffing, and drive performance improvement initiatives.

Partner with the Medical Director to lead administrative dyad functions, ensure accreditation, and develop manuals for regulatory agencies.