Dir Laboratory FT On-Site

USMD Hospital At Arlington LP; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

USMD Hospital At Arlington LP seeks a Laboratory and Pathology Lab leader to oversee planning, management, implementation and coordination in support of high-quality patient care and financial stability.

The role ensures testing systems cover pre-analytic to post-analytic phases, directs staff, budgets, and maintains compliance with Federal, state, and accrediting agencies. ASCP registry and 5+ years of management in a lab are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required; Master’s degree preferred.
• ASCP Registry (or equivalent) required.
• Five years of management experience in a laboratory setting required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, direct & evaluate the organization’s laboratory operations including the Clinical Laboratory & the Pathology Lab.
• Directs development of specific short & long-range programs & project plans to obtain the company’s objectives.
• Coordinate the Clinical Laboratory & Pathology Lab’s daily activities, the operational efficiency & effectiveness, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure testing systems provide quality services across pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic phases of testing.
• Provide direction to staff & supervisors; review staff performance and administer evaluations.
• Oversee prioritization of projects & allocate resources to achieve company goals.
• Prepare annual budget.
• Ensure department meets all applicable regulatory requirements (Federal, state, TJC, COLA, CAP, CLIA) and company surveys.
• Maintain an approved policy/procedure manual accessible to responsible personnel.
• Participate in discussions on financial and administrative matters with other Directors.
• Make decisions to maintain operations based on strategic goals and policies; resolve procedural issues with other Directors.
• Direct, review and analyze progress of contract services and advise on renewals/terminations.
• Actively seek ways to control costs without compromising patient safety and quality.
• Educate staff on guidelines for reporting significant medical errors or adverse outcomes.

Skills

Laboratory management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Purpose:

Provide leadership for planning, management, implementation, integration and coordination of the Clinical Laboratory and the Pathology Lab in support of company goals dedicated to excellence, effective leadership, and financial stability. Support the delivery of high quality, cost-effective patient care through activities based on company strategic goals and objectives.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field is required, Master’s Degree is preferred. ASCP (or equivalent) Registry is required. Five years of management experience within a Laboratory setting is required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, direct & evaluate the organization’s laboratory operations including the Clinical Laboratory & the Pathology Lab.
• Directs development of specific short & long-range programs & project plans to obtain the company’s objectives.
• Responsible for the planning & coordination of the Clinical Laboratory & Pathology Lab’s daily activities, the operational efficiency & effectiveness, as well as major impact on all other areas.
• Ensure that testing systems developed & used for each of the tests performed in the laboratory provide quality laboratory services for all aspects of test performance, which includes the pre-analytic, analytic, & post analytic phases of testing.
• Provides direction to the staff & supervisors of the Clinical Laboratory & Pathology Lab. Reviews performance of the department staff & approves staff evaluations. Responsible for appropriate disciplinary action of staff members as needed.
• Oversees the prioritization of projects & directs resources to ensure the attainment of the company’s goals.
• Prepares annual budget.
• Responsible for ensuring the department meets & adheres to all applicable, Federal, state, TJC, COLA, CAP, CLIA & local regulatory requirements & for ensuring the department & company’s success in any regulatory survey.
• Ensures that an approved policy/procedure manual is available to all personnel responsible for any aspect of the testing process.
• Directs and/or participates in regular discussion and reviews on a variety of diverse/complex issues including financial & administrative matters, which have company-wide impact.
• Responsible for making decisions required to maintain acceptable operations based on strategic goals and policies. Displays ingenuity and foresight in determining the most appropriate solution in the absence of established guidelines.
• Confers with other Directors when necessary to resolve procedural difficulties, clarifying responsibilities, objectives & resolving identified problems.
• Directs, reviews, & analyzes progress & performance of contract services. Makes recommendations on contract initiation, renewals & termination of agreements.
• Actively seeks ways to control costs without compromising patient safety, quality of care or the services delivered.
• Ensures staff is educated on established guidelines for reporting a significant medical error or unanticipated outcome which results in patient harm.