Director Laboratory

MRINetwork; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Identity Protection

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Director for Laboratory services in Tucson, AZ. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing laboratory practices ensuring patient safety, managing operational budgets, and directing daily departmental operations. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology and at least 5 years of supervisory experience in an acute care setting. This role includes critical responsibilities with a focus on compliance and performance excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years progressive supervisory experience in an acute care facility.
• Must be registered or registry eligible per certifying agency standards.
• Meets CLIA requirements for General Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Ensure laboratory practices guarantee patient safety.
• Direct daily operations and necessary personnel actions.
• Manage department operating and capital budgets.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Laboratory practices

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related Health Science Specialty

Master’s in Allied Health Specialty or Health Administration or Business

Job description

Overview

Permanent Director Laboratory – Tucson, AZ 85745

Location: Tucson, AZ 85745

Shift: Day shift

Job ID: 3515053

Job Summary

Responsible for the quality and quantity of work performed in all areas of Laboratory Services.

Responsibilities

• Ensures laboratory practices focus on and guarantee patient safety.
• Responsible for specimen collection and laboratory testing performed on all patients from neonates to geriatric patients. Responsible for technical development, implementation and integration within areas of technical expertise, to include instrument acquisition, logistic support and laboratory information systems integration.
• Develops and manages the annual department operating and capital budgets
• Directs daily operations of department
• Has ability to hire, fire and discipline

Requirements

• Education – Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related Health Science Specialty. Meets CLIA requirements for General Supervisor. Master’s in Allied Health Specialty or Health Administration or Business.
• Experience – 5 years of progressive supervisory experience in an acute care facility. Lab Director experience.
• Certification/License – Registered or registry eligible in accordance with an approved certifying agency (ASCP, NCA, AMT or equivalent). Licensure, as required by State law.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Healthcare & Dependent Care Tax-saving Accounts
• Supplemental Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Disability Insurance (STD & LTD)
• Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Long-term Care Insurance
• Legal Services
• Identity Protection
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Commuter Savings Plan
• Auto and Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance and AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program