Lab Services Assistant Director — Quality & Ops Lead

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH); Prestonsburg (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) seeks an Assistant Director of Laboratory Services to help supervise laboratory testing, ensure data accuracy for diagnoses, and support department leadership in a hospital setting.

The role includes coordinating coverage, supervising staff, developing quality control programs, and liaising with Administration and medical staff to drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 4+ years in a clinical lab and at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Bachelor's degree with CAHEA-accredited Medical Technology program and 4+ years clinical lab experience; 2 years supervisory preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years hospital clinical lab experience and 2 years supervisory experience; knowledge of all lab functions.
• Associate’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology with certification and minimum lab experience; certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take active part in selecting new procedures and improving existing ones.
• Schedule laboratory coverage and set work priorities.
• Develop or assist quality control programs for each section.
• Prepare and certify payroll.
• Assist in department budget preparation with Administration.
• Assist in evaluating staff performance and setting goals.
• Interview candidates and advise on hiring/firing decisions.
• Serve as liaison to other hospital departments and Administration.
• Coordinate in-service education activities.
• Provide data to Administration.
• Coordinate proficiency testing for the department.
• Assist in orientation of new employees in procedures and hospital policy.
• Ensure maintenance of department records.

Skills

Execution

Business intelligence

Collaboration

Digital literacy

Problem solving

Growth mindset

Education

Master's Degree in chemical/physical/biological sciences

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology

Bachelor's Degree in chemical/physical/biological sciences

Associate’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Job description

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) seeks an Assistant Director of Laboratory Services to help supervise laboratory testing, ensure data accuracy for diagnoses, and support department leadership in a hospital setting.

The role includes coordinating coverage, supervising staff, developing quality control programs, and liaising with Administration and medical staff to drive improvements.