Laboratory Services Director manages the daily activities of the laboratory. Develops laboratory policies and procedures and issues updates as needed. Being a Laboratory Services Director plans and designs experiments. Estimates the time and resources needed to complete projects. Additionally, Laboratory Services Director orders and inspects materials and equipment and maintains detailed and accurate inventory of lab supplies. Requires a master's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Laboratory Services Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Laboratory Services Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Look no further! A top-notch health system is actively seeking a Director of Laboratory Services to oversee their growing hospital lab in Alabama.
Part of a national health system, the Director of Laboratory Services will work at a 200 bed community hospital, located in Alabama. This hospital is known for providing compassionate care to patients across an array of service lines from their emergency department and advanced surgical team to women services, in-house laboratory, and outpatient imaging centers. In addition to being a full-service acute care hospital, this facility is also known for their Accredited Chest Pain Center and Primary Stroke Center. This hospital was recognized by the American Heart Association, receiving The Guidelines®- Heart Failure Gold Quality Achievement Award 2023 and AFIB Gold Quality Achievement Award 2023.
The Director of Laboratory Services will oversee the hospital’s Joint Commission accredited laboratory that operates 24/7 and provides a wide range of testing capabilities including bodily fluid analysis,, clinical chemistry, coagulation, microbiology, serology, and more, in addition to their blood bank. The Healthcare Director Laboratory Services will oversee strategic planning, budgets, and operational workflow for the department. The Director of Hospital Laboratory Services will be supported by 40 employees including Laboratory Managers, Supervisors, Specialized ASCP credentialed Medical Technologists, and ancillary staff. The Healthcare Director Laboratory Services will ensure the lab department is providing quality services, utilizing efficient processes, staffing accordingly, and ensuring the departments are maintaining hospital, state and federal compliance.
With the growth of the hospital, this health system is actively seeking an Director of Laboratory Services who is a demonstrated leader with previous experience overseeing a laboratory team within an acute care hospital, familiarity with growing Laboratory Services, preparing for upcoming accreditation and surveys, offers strong technical and analytical skills, and up to date with utilizing the latest technology and techniques. The Hospital Director of Lab should be a team-oriented individual who loves cross collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, building relationships, educating, and growing services. Additionally, Director Lab Services will also be an engaged, forward-thinking leader who is comfortable working closely with the hospital administration and c-suite team.
This acute care hospital is located in upper Alabama, commutable from the surrounding suburbs of Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, and Mississippi. The Director of Hospital Laboratory Services will work in a city known for being one of the best places to live and recognized for their exceptional public school system, coffee shops, and parks.
The opportunity to join a reputable health system working as their Healthcare Laboratory Services Director does not come often, so apply today and learn more. The Director of Lab will be offered a highly competitive salary, full suite of benefits, and potential relocation assistance. Don’t wait, learn more and apply today!