Director, Laboratory

Valley Health; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-Deductible Health Plan

Dental and Vision Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Savings Match

Employee Assistance Program

Healthy U wellness program

Job summary

Valley Health's Winchester Medical Center is seeking a Laboratory Director to oversee Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Blood Bank and Molecular departments, including phlebotomy support. The role requires strategic leadership, staffing optimization, safety compliance and strong collaboration with hospital and corporate teams.

The candidate will lead policy development, budgetary oversight, and performance improvement initiatives while guiding staff development and ensuring regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CLS/MT required; Master's preferred.
• Minimum 5 years as an administrative laboratory director in a medium-to-large hospital.
• ASCP or equivalent certification is required.
• Strong knowledge of CAP/TJC requirements and patient safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversee the clinical laboratory operations: Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Blood Bank, and Molecular departments.
• Ensure staffing levels meet workload and implement best-practice processes.
• Lead safety, quality, and financial outcomes with cross-department collaboration.
• Develop, implement and review policies, procedures and protocols.
• Establish KPIs to measure technical, quality, and financial performance.
• Direct staff hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, evaluations and development.

Skills

Laboratory leadership

Strategic planning

Staff development

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology

Master's degree preferred

Tools

LIS (Laboratory Information System)

Job description

As one of the nation’s Top 15 Health Systems, recognized by Premier and Modern Healthcare , Valley Health is a place where excellence, compassion, and purpose come together. This distinction reflects our commitment to exceptional patient care, clinical quality, and the caregivers who make it all possible.

Department

LABORATORY - 207010

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Work Shift

First Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range

$51.50 - $79.82

Job Description

The Winchester Medical Center (WMC) Laboratory Director is responsible for the oversight of the Clinical Laboratory including Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Blood Bank, and Molecular departments as well as Phlebotomy and support staff functions. The Laboratory Director is responsible for assuring that department safety, quality, and fiscal outcomes are achieved by ensuring appropriate staffing levels and implementing processes based on best practice. The Laboratory Director serves as the department leader and works collaboratively with WMC hospital departments and Valley Health System (VHS) corporate entities.

1. Provides leadership and supports infrastructure of clinical laboratory; serves as leadership liaison for operations of contracted services.
2. Fosters an environment of service excellence and quality for patients, physicians, clients, and community.
3. Demonstrates knowledge of and adherence to technical, safety, and legal requirements as established by governing and regulatory agencies, including but not limited to, The Joint Commission, College of American Pathologists and OSHA.
4. Provides expert input and effective communication of technological issues, methodology, and results to internal and external customers.
5. Develops, implements and reviews policies, procedures and protocols for areas of responsibility.
6. Supports development and implementation of effective performance improvement initiatives within area(s) of responsibility.
7. Establishes key performance indicators to measure and track laboratory operation deliverables to include technical, quality, financial, and other operational metrics
8. Develops laboratory leadership staff by fostering an accountable, collaborative approach to departmental leadership.
9. Directs and supports laboratory employee relations including hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, evaluations/competency, corrective action, and professional development.
10. Demonstrates good stewardship of resources in capital and operational expenditures; prepares annual budget and reviews/maintains financial performance.
11. Provides support and accountability for departmental, facility and organizational initiatives around patient safety, patient satisfaction, and employee engagement.
12. Develops and implements strategic and business plans; oversees development and implementation of strategies for accomplishing departmental and organizational objectives.
13. Develops and maintains effective departmental communication through staff meetings and other communication forums. Facilitates the flow of information through the continuum of the organization structure.
14. Facilitates resolution of issues involving staff, patients, physicians, and clients.
15. Participates in hospital based and corporate committees as appropriate.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology required
Master’s degree preferred

Experience

Minimum 5 years of experience as administrative laboratory director in moderate-to-large volume hospital-based laboratory required

Certification & Licensures

Medical Technologist (ASCP) or equivalent

required

Qualifications

Knowledgeable of daily, monthly and annual laboratory budgeting, operations, financial monitoring.
Current knowledge of laboratory staffing for volume solutions, productivity assessment and integration of TJC patient safety goals required.
Current knowledge of and compliance with all laboratory CAP requirements.
Demonstrated competence in providing service to patients of all ages consistent with CAP and TJC patient safety standards.
Demonstrated excellence in communication and computer skills, both written and verbal, to lead a workgroup while setting the example for professionalism, data driven decision making, and up to date scientific knowledge for the delivery of consistent excellence in patient care.
Ability to support Corporate Laboratory Director, entity Vice Presidents and outside customers in quality systems management, development and retention of human resources, and all laboratory initiatives both intra and interdepartmental required.

Criminal Background Checks

3rd Party Background Check

VA State Police

Temperament

Positive vision and constructive communication skills required. Individual must be energetic and involved in the daily lab operations. Must pay attention to detail and have the ability to work quickly and accurately. Able to prioritize work demands. Maintains professional demeanor, positive verbal skills and productivity under stress. Exhibits excellent customer service oriented demeanor with patients, physicians and employees. Is professional, constructive and positive in all WMC interactions both with all internal laboratory customers and with physicians, patients and vendors. Sets the standard for the laboratory community with regard to patient focus in all decision making, and the evolution and growth of operational excellence contributing to patient safety and positive patient outcomes.

Benefits

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program

Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.

To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.