Executive Director Lab Services

Mercy Health Partners; Cincinnati (OH); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking an Executive Director for Lab Services to lead laboratory operations and promote strategic vision within their Cincinnati facilities. This remote role focuses on quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and effective budgeting practices. Ideal candidates will have over 7 years of leadership experience, a degree in Medical Laboratory Science, and a commitment to continuous improvement in healthcare services.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance with AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years in Lab or Hospital Leadership.
• Working knowledge of hospital budgeting and financial reporting.
• Understanding of quality systems and adherence to regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Direct oversight for group labs and regional directors.
• Develop service level agreement with hospital executives.
• Monitor adherence to quality metrics and compliance measures.

Skills

Budgeting

Quality Improvement

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Science

Graduate Degree in Business Administration or Health Administration

Job description

Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR LAB SERVICES| REMOTE WITHIN CINCINNATI, OH

Provide direct oversight for group labs and regional directors. Promote and execute strategic vision for laboratory services. Ensure adherence to regulatory and compliance measures and quality metrics.

Essential Job Functions

• Develop service level agreement with hospital executives for rapid response lab services
• Evaluate send-out testing and develop plans for insourcing within group core lab
• Work with finance operations to set labor targets and monitor lab performance
• Monitors adherence to standard rapid response and core lab test menus
• Oversee internal and external customer service surveys/ scores
• Assist with group operating budgets in each lab Identifies and applies best practice across group labs
• Monitors adherence to standard rapid response and core lab test menus
• Work with finance operations to set labor targets and monitor lab performance
• Aligns with group business development to support expansion of care delivery sites
• Work with lab medical directors to establish and achieve quality initiatives
• Succession and workforce planning
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• This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

REQUIRED:

• 4 year/ Bachelors Degree in Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent
• MLS or MLT
• Minimum of 7 years in Lab or Hospital Leadership
• Working knowledge of hospital budgeting and financial reporting
• Understanding of quality systems and adherence to regulatory standards
• Continuous improvement across all operational processes
• Knowledge of CAP and CLIA regulations

PREFERRED:

• Graduate Degree (Masters) in Business Administration, Health Administration or other

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail]