Director of Lab Services

Baptist Health; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Princeton Hospital in Birmingham, AL is seeking a seasoned Laboratory Leader to drive performance in a dynamic hospital setting. You will oversee staff, implement policies, and partner with Pathology and clinical teams to ensure safe, compliant and efficient laboratory services.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory or related science, ASCP certification or eligibility, and at least five years of lab experience including supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory, Chemical or Biological Science required.
• Certified by ASCP or eligible.
• Five years of Clinical Laboratory experience, including 1 year in a supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Lead hospital laboratory operations and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Implement policies and procedures for cost-effective resource utilization.
• Oversee scheduling, performance management, and staff coaching.
• Interact with pathologists, medical staff, and other department managers to ensure quality service.

Skills

Laboratory leadership

Collaborative teamwork

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory or related science

Tools

LIS

HIS

Job description

Position Summary

Baptist Health Princeton HospitalAre you a proven lab professional ready to lead in a dynamic hospital setting? Baptist Health Princeton Hospital is seeking a seasoned Lab leaderwith strong hospital-based experience to help drive excellence.

What We Looking For includes:

• Demonstrated leadership in hospital laboratory

• Strong collaboration and communication skills across clinical and operational teams

• Strong leadership skills and capabilities

Responsibilities

• Implements operational and technical policies and procedures for resource utilization, financial performance, service standards, and compliance to regulatory and accrediting agency requirements at laboratory site of responsibility.
• Provides input on operational goals.
• Directs cost effective utilization of resources, including personnel and supply inventory, to meet or exceed financial critical success factors.
• Reviews customer service and financial budgetary constraints.
• Oversees Point-of-Care testing program to ensure compliance.
• Practices personnel management according to Orlando Health Human Resources guidelines, policies and procedures including hiring, counseling, and separation of employees.
• Coaches team members.
• Oversees scheduling.
• Ensures Performance management program is implemented and maintained in a timely manner including coaching plans, competencies, and results sharing.
• Interacts with other Orlando Health Laboratory to ensure consistency in technical, operational, and administrative policies and procedures.
• Adheres to Orlando Health policy, procedures, value statements and Commitment to Excellence standards, Code of Conduct standards and the Compliance Program.
• Manages various personnel functions including hiring, work assignments, coaching plans, and disciplinary actions.
• Able to maintain reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Able to maintain compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Regularly interacts with Pathologists, Medical staff, laboratory employees, other department managers, and key laboratory customers regarding laboratory services.
• Works with the Purchasing department in the negotiations of vendor contracts and cost containment measures.
• Utilizes process improvement indicator results, benchmark information, customer requirements, and team input to implement quality service and team relationship critical success factors.
• Participates in Process Improvement activities both inter and intra departmentally.
• Practices and oversees safety and infection control practices.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Training

Bachelor degree in Clinical Laboratory, Chemical or Biological Science required. Successful completion of a Clinical Laboratory training program. Computer knowledge including Laboratory Information Systems (LIS), Hospital Information Systems (HIS), and personal computers.

Licensure/Certification

Certified by a professional laboratory-certifying agency, i.e. by the American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP) or eligible.

Experience

Five years of Clinical Laboratory experience is required, to include 1 year of supervisory experience.