Director - Laboratory

Piedmont Healthcare; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Columbus Midtown seeks a Director of Laboratory to lead the Laboratory Department, planning and directing strategic and tactical goals in collaboration with the Medical Director and clinical stakeholders. The role manages daily administrative operations, finances, staffing and regulatory compliance to ensure patient safety and quality.

Responsibilities include policy development, operational oversight, and fostering collaboration with physicians, nursing and outreach clinics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or related science required or
• Associate degree with 7 years of Medical Technologist experience required
• Master's degree in Business Administration or Health Administration preferred

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and monitor strategic and tactical goals for the Laboratory Department in collaboration with the Medical Director and clinical stakeholders.
• Direct, monitor and manage day-to-day administrative aspects including financial, operational and HR issues; ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Leadership experience

Clinical experience

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's in Medical Technology or related field

Associate degree + 7 years experience

MBA/MPA preferred

Job description

Director - Laboratory

Overview:

Plans, directs and monitors strategic and tactical goals for the Laboratory Department in collaboration with the Medical Director and other clinical and operational stakeholders involved in the management of hospital laboratory services. Directs, monitors and manages all day-to-day administrative aspects of the department, including financial, operational and human resource issues. Develops and approves technical and operational policies and procedures, and ensures compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies. Creates a highly efficient, accountable, and collaborative team environment with staff and with customers (physicians, nursing, and outreach clinics). Responsible for ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and quality are followed and maintained.

Responsibilities:

Plans, directs and monitors strategic and tactical goals for the Laboratory Department in collaboration with the Medical Director and other clinical and operational stakeholders involved in the management of hospital laboratory services. Directs, monitors and manages all day-to-day administrative aspects of the department, including financial, operational and human resource issues. Develops and approves technical and operational policies and procedures, and ensures compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies. Creates a highly efficient, accountable, and collaborative team environment with staff and with customers (physicians, nursing, and outreach clinics). Responsible for ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and quality are followed and maintained.

Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, or other acceptable science from a recognized college or university. Required or
• In Lieu of Bachelor's degree, Associates in Medical Technology and 7 years of Medical Technologist experience Required
• Master's degree in Business Administration or Health Administration Preferred

Work Experience

• 5 years clinical experience and progressive leadership experience Required

Licenses and Certifications

• Certification in medical technology; certification as a medical technologist or medical laboratory scientist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), AMT (American Medical Technologists) or AAB (American Association of Bioanalysts). AAB provisional certification not accepted Required

Business Unit : Company Name:

Piedmont Columbus Midtown