nmmci lab and safety director

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc.; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 83,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc. seeks a Director of Clinic Lab & Safety in Tupelo, MS. The role oversees all clinic laboratories, ensuring compliance, managing staff, equipment, and policies, and maintaining accurate records.

A Bachelor’s in Medical Technology and MT certification are required. The director provides strategic leadership, develops testing policies, ensures regulatory adherence, and maintains quality systems across the laboratory operations, contributing to patient safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology is required.
• Certification as Medical Technologist is required.
• Supervisory or management experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of CLIA, TJC, COLA, OSHA, and EPA guidelines is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operation and administration of clinic laboratories.
• Develop and enforce testing policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with CLIA regulations and quality systems.
• Maintain records and ensure accurate reporting.
• Oversee personnel, equipment, and vendor contracts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology

Job description

nmmci lab and safety director### nmmci lab and safety directorApply: Tupelo - Clinic Administration: Variable time: Posted Today: JR100794We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' \"True North\" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.**Department:**70009500 Administration**Work Shift:**prn**Job Description:**The Director of Clinic Lab & Safety at North Mississippi Health Services oversees the administration and operation of clinic laboratories, ensuring compliance with regulations, managing personnel, equipment, and policies, and maintaining accurate records. With a focus on effective communication and problem-solving, the role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, certification as a Medical Technologist, supervisory experience, and a strong understanding of regulatory guidelines. As a director, this role provides strategic leadership, goal-setting, and operational management for a department or function, contributing to the overall organizational success.JOB FUNCTIONSLeadership:• Perform as Clinic Laboratory Safety Manager, Clinic Laboratory Director, and Clinic Laboratory Technical Consultant.• Responsible for the overall operation and administration of the clinic laboratories including the employment of competent qualified personnel.• Develop, monitor, revise (as needed) testing policies and procedures.• Ensure that all duties are properly performed and applicable CLIA regulations are met.• Ensures that clinic laboratory develops and uses a quality system approach to testing that provides accurate and reliable patient test results.• Ensure that testing systems in the laboratory provide quality services in all aspects of test performance.• Ensure physical and environmental conditions of laboratory are adequate and appropriate for tests performed.• Ensure that employees are safe from physical, chemical, and biological hazards.• Responsible for test selections and if appropriate for patient population.Equipment Management:• Works with vendors to negotiate equipment, reagents, and service contracts.• Assists with the selection of equipment and testing supplies.Reporting:• Analyze and document cost effectiveness of instrument and test.• Accurately maintain records.Communication:• Effectively communicate with management and all laboratory personnel. Education:• Stays abreast of current technology.• Participates in laboratory, safety, and regulatory continuing education programs.Regulatory:• Adhere to NMHS/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines.• Comply with applicable Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statues.Knowledge Skills and Abilities• Knowledge of TJC, COLA, CLIA, OSHA, and EPA Guidelines; required• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; required• Excellent organizational and analytical skills; required• Excellent interpersonal skills; required• Ensures that all regional clinics are adhering to applicable regulations• Performs periodic inspection of regional clinics• Develops and monitors policies and procedures• Meets all experience, education, and training guidelines required• Responsible for developing and maintain programs to assure lab compliance• Effectively communicates data/information to the appropriate parties• Must have extensive contact with: clients, patients, clinical staff, nursing staff, Physicians, vendors and other staff members• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills• Must reflect a positive, caring attitude toward customers, patients, staff and the public we servePhysical DemandsA thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.• Standing. Occasionally• Walking. Occasionally• Sitting. Frequently• Lifting/Carrying. Occasionally 20 lbs• Pushing/Pulling. Rarely• Climbing. N/A• Balancing. N/A• Stooping/Kneeling/Bending. Rarely• Reaching/Over Head Work. Occasionally• Grasping. Frequently• Speaking. Frequently• Hearing. Constantly• Repetitive Motions. Frequently• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations. Occasionally**Salary Range:**$83,179.20-$103,979.20## **Education:**Bachelor’s Degree | Medical Technology | Required**Certifications:**DNU MTA - Medical Technologist Certification - MTA - MTANorth Mississippi Health Services is a large rural health care system with state-of-the-art facilities in Mississippi and Alabama. We have career opportunities ranging from inpatient hospital care to 70+ rural health and specialty clinics, a variety of outpatient, women’s and behavioral health services and many additional support services.