Director, MH Lab - Clinical Svcs Admin

Cedars-Sinai; California; On-site; USD 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles seeks a Director of Laboratory Services reporting to the Executive Director of Support Services and Medical Director. The Director sets short- and long-range plans for operations and finances, coordinates with the Medical Director on clinical services, and drives state-of-the-art technology and quality across the department.

Responsibilities include developing standards and testing procedures, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing oversight for departmental

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a clinical laboratory science or related field.
• Licensure requirements for California must be supported.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily laboratory operations and strategic goals.
• Partner with Medical Director on clinical service planning and quality initiatives.
• Ensure regulatory standards and testing procedures meet patient and physician needs.
• Provide accountability for department performance and financial integrity.

Education

Bachelor's Degree Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or a related biological or chemical science that supports California licensure requirements

Master's Degree Biological science, clinical laboratory science, quality, public health, healthcare administration, business administration, or related field

Job description

Job Description

Reporting to the Executive Director of Support Services and the Medical Director of Lab. The Director is responsible for developing short-and long-range planning of operational and financial goals and objectives on all matters related to the department. Coordinates with the Medical Director on all matters related to the department's clinical services. Engages in strategic planning to ensure state-of-the-art technology and quality services in all areas of responsibility. Ensures the development of standards and testing procedures that meet the needs of patients and physicians and ensures compliance with regulatory standards. Provides direct oversight and accountability for departmental performance and the financial integrity of laboratory operations. Exercises broad decision-making authority in directing laboratory operations and executing organizational priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or a related biological or chemical science that supports California licensure requirements. - minimum
• Master's Degree Biological science, clinical laboratory science, quality, public health, healthcare administration, business administration, or related field. - preferred

Experience

• 7 years Progressively responsible clinical laboratory experience - minimum
• 3 years Management experience with direct reports in a complex healthcare setting. - minimum

Licenses and Certifications

• Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Upon Hire minimum Current and unrestricted; maintained throughout employment.
• - Upon Hire preferred ASCP, AAB, or equivalent specialty certification - Certification relevant to the assigned specialty or program area.