Lab Director

Connally Memorial Medical Center; Floresville (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Connally Memorial Medical Center in Floresville, TX seeks a Laboratory Department Supervisor to oversee daily operations, scheduling, and staffing under the Director of Ancillary Services.

You will supervise phlebotomy and lab staff, evaluate performance, coordinate educational activities, maintain quality control, and manage the department budget while ensuring safety and compliance with Medicare laboratory regulations.

Qualifications

• Oversight of scheduling and staffing for laboratory personnel.
• Supervision of laboratory operations and evaluation of staff performance.
• Participation in budgeting and procurement processes for lab equipment and supplies.
• Establishment and enforcement of quality control standards and safety procedures.
• Coordination of education and training activities for students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assigns, directs, and schedules staff; oversees test performance across microbiology, chemistry, histology, hematology and serology.
• Evaluates and modifies department policies and procedures; ensures compliance with regulations.
• Plans and directs installation of new laboratory techniques; supervises daily lab operations.
• Directs inventory management, safety program, and hazardous materials handling.
• Coordinates education programs and training for medical technology students and personnel.

Skills

Staff scheduling

Laboratory supervision

Budget management

Quality control

Educational program coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related field

4-10 years related experience

Job description

Summary: Under the general direction of the Director of Ancillary Services provides technical direction of the laboratory department. Maintains accountability for scheduling and staffing. Evaluates work performance of employees. Coordinates and provides educational activities for the Laboratory Department. Supervises the day to day operation of the Laboratory department and has responsibility for total supervision of the Laboratory Personnel.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Assigns, directs, and schedules staff and oversees performance of tests in fields of microbiology, chemistry, histology, hematology, and serology.Evaluates and modifies department's policies and procedures.Establishes standards, normal values, and methods of control for each laboratory test performed.Plans, designs, and directs installation of new or improved laboratory techniques.Prepares and administers laboratory budget.Purchases or directs purchase of laboratory equipment and supplies and recommends purchase of capital equipment.Directs maintenance of inventory supply system.Designs and administers quality control program for each section.Directs the proper storage of hazardous materials and the laboratory safety program.Performs specialized and more difficult tests and procedures.Coordinates and conducts education and training programs for medical technology students and personnel.Education and/or ExperienceBachelors degree or equivalent; or four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationsMT (ASCP) or equivalent registration, or MT eligible under Medicare laboratory regulations., Supervisory ResponsibilitiesManages two subordinate supervisors who supervise a total of 7+employees in the Phlebotomy and Lab. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.Education and/or ExperienceBachelor’s degree or equivalent; or four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationsMT (ASCP) or equivalent registration, or MT eligible under Medicare laboratory regulations.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesManages two subordinate supervisors who supervise a total of 7+employees in the Phlebotomy and Lab. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.