Director of Laboratory Services

Providence Medical Center; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 82,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at an award-winning medical center committed to quality and community. As the Director of Laboratory Services, you will oversee the management of clinical laboratories, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while driving operational excellence. This role offers the opportunity to lead a talented team, implement quality improvement initiatives, and contribute to the hospital's mission of providing exceptional care. If you're passionate about laboratory services and eager to make a difference in healthcare, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years supervisory experience in clinical laboratory management.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall clinical laboratory operations and compliance.
• Ensure laboratories meet corporate KPIs in finance and quality.

Skills

Clinical Laboratory Management

Quality Control

Financial Operations

LEAN Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor of Science in a Scientific Field

Master's Degree

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)

Job description

Director of Laboratory Services

Facility

Providence Medical Center

Location

US-KS-Kansas City

ID

2025-200808

Category

Director

Position Type

Full Time

Shift

Days

Job Type

Exempt

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Providence Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Providence Medical Center, located near I-435 and Parallel Pkwy in Kansas City, Kansas, offers an extensive array of diagnostic and medical care. Key services include nationally recognized cardiovascular care, critical care, surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedics, pulmonary services, 24/7 emergency services and wound care center. The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and is a member of Prime Healthcare. For more information visit www.providencekc.com or call 913-596-4000.

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

Responsibilities

The Lab Director is responsible for the overall management of the clinical laboratory and/or multiple departments including, administrative, financial, compliance, quality improvement, technical, and personnel activities in accordance with established hospital and department policies and standards. Provides operational guidance to local site management. Ensures system integration of department structure, policy, procedure, information technology, supply chain, Human Resource, and quality assurance. Secure compliance of laboratory service with local, state, federal (CLIA), and other regulatory agency (CAP, TJC) standard. Takes on special projects or other assignments and completes them within timeframe. Meet and consults with Corporate Laboratory Operations Leadership for policies, procedures, forms, instrumentation, equipment, supplies, and LIS. Promotes standardization throughout the system. Ensure laboratories will meet or exceed established corporate/site KPIs in finance, quality, and service. Perform routine laboratory testing to support the department as needed.

Compensation: $82,076 - $123,115

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Bachelor of Science degree in a scientific field to meet requirements of Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA).

2. Possession of a valid license or certificate of Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist, ASCP preferred

3. Minimum 5 years supervisory clinical laboratory experience required.

4. General Accounting and statistics and financial operating experience

5. Quality Control and quality tools management courses desired

6. LEAN Six Sigma certification preferred

7. Master's Degree preferred.

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