Laboratory Director: Strategy, Ops & Patient Safety

Piedmont HealthCare; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Columbus Midtown is seeking a Laboratory Department leader to plan, direct, and monitor strategic and tactical goals in collaboration with the Medical Director and clinical partners. You will oversee daily administration, finances, operations, and human resources to run a compliant, efficient lab service.

The role emphasizes patient safety, quality, and a highly collaborative team environment with physicians, nursing staff, and outreach clinics, plus development of policies and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or other acceptable science from a recognized college or university.
• In lieu of Bachelor's degree, Associates in Medical Technology and 7 years of Medical Technologist experience.
• Master's degree in Business Administration or Health Administration Preferred

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs and monitors strategic and tactical goals for the Laboratory Department in collaboration with the Medical Director and other clinical and operational stakeholders involved in the management of hospital laboratory services.
• Directs, monitors and manages all day-to-day administrative aspects of the department, including financial, operational and human resource issues.
• Develops and approves technical and operational policies and procedures, and ensures compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Creates a highly efficient, accountable, and collaborative team environment with staff and with customers (physicians, nursing, and outreach clinics).
• Responsible for ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and quality are followed and maintained.

Skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Medical Technology

Associates in Medical Tech

MBA or MHA

Job description

Piedmont Columbus Midtown is seeking a Laboratory Department leader to plan, direct, and monitor strategic and tactical goals in collaboration with the Medical Director and clinical partners. You will oversee daily administration, finances, operations, and human resources to run a compliant, efficient lab service.

The role emphasizes patient safety, quality, and a highly collaborative team environment with physicians, nursing staff, and outreach clinics, plus development of policies and