Administrative Director of Laboratory Services - FT - day shift

ECMC; Buffalo (NY); Presencial; USD 136.000 - 184.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

ECMC in Buffalo, NY seeks an Administrative Director of Laboratory Services (FT, day shift) to plan, coordinate, and direct all aspects of laboratory operations. The role requires expert knowledge of laboratory administration, budgeting, compliance, and staff leadership.

The successful candidate will oversee quality assurance, policy implementation, and data reporting while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and safety policies.

Formación

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with required experience in clinical laboratory administration.
• Extensive knowledge of laboratory operations, budgeting and regulatory standards.
• Ability to supervise diverse staff and communicate effectively across departments.

Responsabilidades

• Directs daily activities of Laboratory Services and facilities.
• Develops strategic goals and monitors progress toward objectives.
• Develops and administers laboratory policies and procedures; maintains manuals.
• Oversees budgetary activities and allocation of resources.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal laws and accreditation standards.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Public health laboratory knowledge

Educación

Master’s Degree in Medical Technology, Biology, Chemistry or closely related field

Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology, Biology, Chemistry or closely related field

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

EMR/electronic medical records

Descripción del empleo

Administrative Director of Laboratory Services - FT - day shift

Job Category: Laboratory

Requisition Number: ADMIN005859

• Posted : November 3, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

$136,000 -- $160,000 -- $184,000

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves planning, coordinating and directing all aspects of laboratory operations and services for the Erie County Medical Center Corporation. The incumbent plans and implements programs and policies, oversees budgeting, quality assurance checks , personnel, and ensures that services are performed in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The work is performed under the general direction of higher level administrative and clinical staff. Supervision is exercised over lower level professional and clerical staff. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

Directs the daily activities of Laboratory Services and facilities;

Develops strategic and performance goals and objectives; monitors and reports on progress toward meeting goals and objectives;

Develops, implements and administers laboratory policies and procedures; ensures maintenance of policy and procedures manual;

Monitors condition of and maintains physical facilities and equipment to ensure optimal usage and sanitary conditions;

Evaluates laboratory services for quality improvement opportunities;

Develops and implements improvement initiatives; reviews initiatives with supervisors for dissemination to staff;

Develops and administers systems for test reporting in accordance with laws and regulations and record keeping for accuracy and efficient retrieval of data;

Coordinates and participates in the preparation, development, revision and dissemination of reports, assessments and presentations;

Ensures compliance with current local, state and Federal laws, regulations, standards of accreditation agencies and safety policies and procedures;

Recommends and promotes new procedures, services, trends and technological advances in equipment based on clinical necessity;

Makes recommendations on the hiring, promotion and discharge of personnel;

Participates in the selection of competency indicators and ensures completion of competencies;

Identifies learning needs of staff and ensures participation of staff in orientation, in-service education and continuing education programs;

Monitors contractual agreements related to laboratory services;

Prepares budget recommendations in accordance with strategic and operational goals; oversees financial/budgetary activities including allocation of resources;

Participates in meetings, serves on various committees and may serve as the ECMCC representative.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques as they relate to public health laboratory administration; thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of bacteriology, biochemistry, immunology, pathology, serology and organic chemistry as related to laboratory work; thorough knowledge of Federal, State, local rules and regulations, laws and standards of regulatory agencies as they related to public health laboratory administration; good knowledge of hospital budgetary and financial systems; ability to research, develop and implement new laboratory technology, techniques and procedures; ability to plan and direct the work of others; ability to plan and evaluate programs; ability to prepare concise reports; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of constituents; ability to manage multiple priorities; ability to use electronic software applications including Microsoft Office and electronic medical records; tact; leadership; initiative; resourcefulness; detail orientated; sound professional judgment; capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from an regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Master’s Degree in Medical Technology, Biology, Chemistry or closely related field and eight (8) years of clinical laboratory administration experience; or;
• Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology, Biology, Chemistry or closely related field and ten (10) years of clinical laboratory administrative experience; or:
• An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a license and current registration to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist as issued by the New York State Department of Education at time of appointment.

NOTE: Verifiable part time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full time experience requirements.

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