Director, Laboratory Services - Retama Hospital

University Health; San Antonio (TX); Presencial; USD 150.000 - 230.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Extensive ancillary benefits

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Account

Pet Insurance

Descripción de la vacante

University Health Retama Hospital seeks a Director of Laboratory Services to lead pathology operations and strategic initiatives. You will oversee administration, inform leadership on trends, and collaborate across departments to ensure high-quality lab services.

The role demands clinical lab certification, CAHEA-aligned training, and extensive healthcare experience. Reporting to the Vice President of Pathology Services, you will drive regulatory compliance, quality programs, and staff

Formación

• Five years of related, progressively responsible health care experience.
• Certification in clinical laboratory sciences by a recognized certifying agency.
• Structured clinical program CAHEA approved or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate biological/chemical/medical science with clinical lab certification may be required.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee general administration and oversight of Retama Hospital pathology services.
• Inform Medical Directors, Managers and Supervisors of trends and propose changes.
• Monitor the Pathology Information System and ensure effective communication with IT and nursing staff.
• Collaborate with Donor Services management and Corporate Communications on donor program activities.
• Participate in regional and national management organizations to stay informed on pathology issues.

Conocimientos

Lab management

Healthcare administration

Quality & compliance

Strategic planning

Educación

CAHEA approved clinical program

Bachelor’s degree in biological/chemical/medical science

Master’s degree in health care administration

Herramientas

Pathology Information System

ASCP-BOC/AMT/HEW certification (certification)

Descripción del empleo

Director, Laboratory Services - University Health Retama Hospital

Come grow with us! At University Health, we are building a healthier future with our community hospitals. We welcome driven healthcare leaders who thrive in collaborative environments and are ready to make a lasting impact.

University Health Retama Hospital will be located next to the Retama Park Horse Track in Selma off of Loop 1604 and Retama Parkway.

This community hospital also includes a 24/7 emergency department, labor and delivery unit, radiology, laboratory, pharmacy, neonatal intensive care unit/nursery, and inpatient units for both adults and children. The hospital will open in 2026-27 with 166 beds and is designed to expand to 286 beds as this area continues to grow. To make it even more convenient for patients, a connected 100,000-square-foot medical office building will offer appointments for a wide range of medical and surgical specialists.

University Health is Leading the Way

For more than 100 years, University Health has been here to heal, to improve health, to lead, innovate and advance the practice of medicine. Above all, the people of University Health are here to serve all who entrust us with their health and lives with the highest quality care, respect and compassion.

Under the direction of the Vice President of Pathology Services, is responsible for general administration and oversight of theRetama Hospitalpathology services.

• Informs the Medical Directors, Managers and Supervisors of developing trends within pathology and proposes approaches to dealing with needed changes.
• Monitors the activities of the Pathology Information System, as well as Quality/Compliance management staff assuring effective communication with Information Systems department and nursing or clinic staff that performs Point-of-Care testing.
• Collaborates with Donor Services management staff and Corporate Communications in development and monitoring of the donor program.
• Participates in regional and national management organizations, keeping well informed on issues affecting the laboratory industry and giving visibility to University Health.
• Five years of related, progressively responsible health care experience is required. Successful completion of a structured clinical program (CAHEA approved) and certification in clinical laboratory sciences by a recognized certifying agency or completion of accredited structured clinical program and certification by a recognized certifying agency prior to 1963 or bachelor’s degree in an appropriate biological/chemical/medical science from an accredited college or university and a clinical laboratory specialist certification is required.
• Master’s degree in business or health care administration is preferred.
• Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) or American Medical Technologist (AMT) or United States Department of Health, Education and Welfare (HEW) is required.

Total Rewards:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Extensive ancillary benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Account
• Pet Insurance