Interim Lab Services Director

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions is seeking an Interim Consultant for Laboratory Services at Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN. The role leads the Lab Services director duties on a temporary basis, ensuring 24/7 operations, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with medical staff.

The ideal candidate has prior Lab Manager/Director experience, a BS in Medical Technology or Microbiology, and, preferably, a Master's degree.

Qualifications

• Past experience as Lab Manager/Director.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Technology, or Microbiology.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the 24-hour, seven day a week functions of the assigned Lab and related Departments as assigned
• Responsible for recognizing results or problems that require referral to the laboratory pathologist
• Reviews and updates goals, policies, and procedures as needed, prepares operating budgets as required, participates in multidisciplinary QI teams, consults with staff, physicians and other departments as needed, and interacts with patients as appropriate
• Manages staffing patterns with support from Lab Manager
• Ensures that services are of the best quality, are cost contained and are carried out in an expeditious manner

Skills

Lab leadership

Regulatory compliance

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology/Microbiology

Master's degree preferred

Job description

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions is seeking an Interim Consultant for Laboratory Services at Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN. The role leads the Lab Services director duties on a temporary basis, ensuring 24/7 operations, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with medical staff.

The ideal candidate has prior Lab Manager/Director experience, a BS in Medical Technology or Microbiology, and, preferably, a Master's degree.