Interim Manager of Laboratory

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

Interim Consultant: Laboratory Services

At HealthTrust, we believe that healthcare isn’t defined by the four walls in which it’s practiced. It’s defined by its people. We pride ourselves on crafting opportunities which expand skill sets, broaden career horizons, provide economic stability, and cultivate personal growth

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of HCA Healthcare. HealthTrust is a preferred partner to thousands of top-performing hospitals, we provide our healthcare professionals with first-priority access to more than 200,000 jobs nationwide.

JOB SUMMARY

The Interim Consultant of Lab Services serves to fill vacancies as they occur in HCA facilities in a temporary capacity until a permanent replacement is chosen by the facility. The Interim Consultants are contracted through HealthTrust Workforce Solutions, and once contracted, assumes the director duties of a given Lab Services as defined by the facility.

RESPONSIBILITIES & JOB FUNCTIONS

• 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

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

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

Experience is variable; and while managerial experience in the clinical laboratory of an acute hospital is important, the candidate’s character and performance is also paramount. Additionally, experience with regulatory and accreditation of laboratory operations will be considered a positive attribute.

Location: Parkridge Medical Center - 2333 McCallie Avenue Chattanooga, TN 37404