DIRECTOR LABORATORY, LAB ADMIN

SGMC Health; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee discounts

Company paid life insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

On-the-job training and skills development

Opportunities for growth and advancement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

SGMC Health in Valdosta is seeking a Director for its Laboratory Services. This full-time role involves planning, directing, and supervising all technical and administrative aspects of laboratory services while ensuring regulatory compliance and operational profitability.

A BS degree in Medical Technology or equivalent and significant management experience in a hospital setting are required. The position offers beneficial options including healthcare, PTO, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years direct management experience in a hospital laboratory setting required.
• Must possess a valid and current Georgia driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and supervise all technical and administrative aspects of SGMC Laboratory Services.
• Integrate Laboratory systems and centralize procedures to ensure profitability.
• Ensure all department procedures are performed in accordance with established policies.

Skills

Personnel management

Communication

Public relations

Education

BS Degree in Medical Technology or equivalent

Certification as MT(ASCP) or MT(AMT)

MBA, MPA, MHA preferred

Job description

What It's Like at SGMC Health

No matter your role or area that you work in, at SGMC Health we are collectively working towards goals that will make our community a better place.

Excellence. We strive to do the right thing the right way, are accountable in all we do, require competence of our people, and are compassionate in our service.

Team Spirit. We encourage team effort, support personal and professional development, acknowledge individual talents and skills, and support innovation and empowerment.

Award Winning Performance. We are committed to providing the best care possible and we are proud to be recognized locally, statewide, and nationally for the exceptional care that our staff provides.

Why You Will Love SGMC Health

SGMC has great benefit options, depending on the role that you are going into– including healthcare, supplementary benefits, ways to save for the future, opportunities for career advancement, and opportunities to expand your skill set. Some of these great benefit options are listed below:

• Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee discounts
• Company paid life insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Cancer Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-the-job training and skills development
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Location

Main Campus

Department

Lab Administration

Schedule

Full Time, 8 hr Day Shift

Position Summary

The Director plans, directs, and supervises all technical and administrative aspects of SGMC Laboratory Services and all SGMC Facility Laboratories for inpatient and outpatient services. Responsible for integrating Laboratory systems and centralizing procedures to ensure profitability and proficient productivity. Supervises, coordinates, and evaluates all Laboratory personnel. Ensures that all department procedures are performed in accordance with established policies and procedures. Maintains communication between the laboratory, administration, and other departments. Maintains Laboratory regulatory/accreditation standards.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• BS Degree in Medical Technology or equivalent, certification as MT(ASCP), or MT(AMT) and 5-7 years direct management experience in a hospital laboratory setting required.
• MBA, MPA, MHA preferred.
• Strong personnel management, communication, and public relations skills essential.
• Must possess a valid and current Georgia driver’s license.

Working Conditions - ADA Information

Modern hospital Laboratory. Work activities will include: light lifting (not to exceed 25 pounds), walking, sitting, standing, stooping, bending, twisting and pushing objects. Must be able to operate office equipment, computer terminals and keyboards, and computerized lab equipment.