Director of Laboratory Services

Mimbres Memorial Hospital; Deming (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Mimbres Memorial Hospital seeks a Director of Laboratory Services to lead policy development, quality standards, and the operations of the hospital's laboratory.

You will collaborate with clinicians and staff to ensure accurate testing and reliable results, while managing procedures and safety compliance. Strong leadership and five years of lab experience are required; ASCP or equivalent is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s or Associate degree in a related field; ASCP or equivalent certification preferred.
• Five years of laboratory experience.
• ASCP or equivalent with specialty registry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs, establishes, and plans the overall policies and goals for the hospital's laboratory services.
• Works with hospital staff, department directors, and physicians to ensure high quality standards.
• Writes and updates procedures and manuals and reviews them annually to keep staff informed.
• Leads and directs the work of others and demonstrates broad knowledge of laboratory concepts and practices.

Skills

Laboratory leadership

Quality assurance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in related field

Bachelor's degree in related field preferred

ASCP or equivalent certificate

Job description

Description

Director of Laboratory Services

• Directs, establishes, and plans the overall policies and goals for a hospital's laboratory services.
• Works closely with hospital staff, department directors, and physicians to ensure the highest standards of quality and service are maintained.
• Writes and updates procedures and manuals as needed and reviews them annually to ensure that employees have current information needed to perform tests and procedures.
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Performs a variety of tasks.
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
• Leads and directs the work of others.
• Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in related field, Bachelor's Degree in related area preferred
• Five years of laboratory experience
• (ASCP) or equivalent with specialty registry preferred

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Leader

: Inspires teammates to follow them

Detail Oriented

: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

Flexibility

: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Goal Completion

: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Education

Required

Bachelors or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

L-NM-Medical Technologist

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