Laboratory Operations Director: Quality, Compliance & Impact

Brodstone Healthcare; Superior (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Brodstone Healthcare in Superior, Nebraska, is seeking a Laboratory Services Leader to plan and manage day-to-day laboratory operations. You will collaborate with the Medical Laboratory Director to ensure compliance with federal, state, and regulatory requirements while coordinating with providers and nursing staff to support high-quality patient care.

The role involves developing policies, overseeing testing, maintaining records, and directing staff education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Lab Technology.
• MT (ASCP) or equivalent certification.
• 2 years hospital laboratory experience.
• Ability to lead and manage others.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Brodstone Healthcare’s Mission, Vision and Values.
• Assign personnel to duties and oversees performance of all in-house and send out tests performed by laboratory department.
• Develops, reviews, and updates departmental policies and procedures, quality control programs, and corporate compliance.
• Reviews test results and quality control results to ensure quality laboratory results.
• Directs the preparation and maintenance of routine laboratory records, reports and/or analysis.
• Coordinates and conducts education and training programs for all laboratory personnel.
• Responsible for maintaining safe environment for all employees and patients of the department.
• Provides overall direction to ensure that laboratory services are provided in accordance with standards established by the hospital and outside regulatory and licensing agencies.
• Monitors and maintains the Quality Improvement Program for the laboratory.
• Responsible for departmental purchasing of routinely used supplies as well as minor and capital equipment purchases.
• Ensures the laboratory equipment is properly maintained and coordinates equipment repairs as appropriate.
• Collaborates with human resources for hiring, orientation, employee reviews, and performance improvement program.
• Analyzes financial data as provided and assists in preparation of departmental budget.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary members of facility to ensure delivery of all patient care services.
• Ability to work with others in a team environment, accept direction from supervisors, follow work rules and procedures, and ability to accept constructive criticism.
• Ability to lead and manage other effectively.
• Perform all applicable duties of laboratory personnel as needed.
• Attends and participates in departmental meetings/in-services, Brodstone Healthcare quality improvement program, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Quality control

Regulatory compliance

Training & education

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Lab Technology

Job description

Brodstone Healthcare in Superior, Nebraska, is seeking a Laboratory Services Leader to plan and manage day-to-day laboratory operations. You will collaborate with the Medical Laboratory Director to ensure compliance with federal, state, and regulatory requirements while coordinating with providers and nursing staff to support high-quality patient care.

The role involves developing policies, overseeing testing, maintaining records, and directing staff education.