Laboratory Director

Join to apply for the Laboratory Director role at Livingston Regional Hospital1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Laboratory Director role at Livingston Regional HospitalDirect message the job poster from Livingston Regional HospitalAt ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.Job SummaryThe Director of Laboratory will ensure that all services are meeting the quality metrics, are cost contained and are carried out in an expeditious mannerAdditional responsibilities include recognizing results or issues that require referral to the Pathologist, assuring competency of all personnel, formulating the budget for the department, maintaining performance improvement activities within the department and participating in Quality activities and maintaining efficient and effective departmental operations in compliance with all state, federal and local regulatory laws, standards and protocolsThe person in this position must be capable of performing all the duties of a Medical Technologist. Responsible for personnel management reporting to the Administrator in this areaEssential FunctionsResponsible for department’s operational excellence and ensures that the department delivers quality services in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and professional standardsResponsible for the fiscal management of the department; ensures proper utilization of organization’s financial resourcesWorks with hospital administration on planning, organizing and directing laboratory operations and ensuring compliance with all local, state and federal regulationsMakes daily rounds in the Laboratory to judge effectiveness of operation, utilization of personnel and supplies, and general ethical and professional environmentSecures and maintain the physical facilities, equipment and supplies which are required to carry out effective patient careInitiates and actuate improved methods of services and direct their implementationResponsible for the fiscal operation of the department and prepare budgets for personnel, operating expense and capital equipmentCommunicates appropriately and clearly to physicians, staff and administrationEstablishes and maintains standards of performance and ensures competency and appropriate licensure of personnelDirects and participates in the human resources management function for the department by coordinating the selection, promotion, orientation and performance appraisal processesCoordinates the department's in-service trainingAttends and participates in hospital committees, as appropriateMakes recommendations to the pathologist regarding new test procedures, equipment purchases and budgetary functionsQualificationsEducationBS or Masters of Science degree with appropriate courses in Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics which would qualify him/her as a Medical Technologist, or Medical Technologist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist B.S.(ASCP), or Medical Technologist (AMT/ASCP) with B.S. or B.A. degree in Biology, Chemistry or Physics and has passed Board of Registry examinationLicenses/CertificationsMedical Technologist certification (ASCP or equivalent), or Medical Technologist recognized by the GDHRExperienceMinimum of 5 years’ experience in the clinical Laboratory, and management and supervisory skills necessary to perform the job functions relating to personnel managementRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervisionMust be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate actionSeniority levelSeniority levelDirectorEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionHealth Care Provider and ManagementIndustriesHospitals and Health CareReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Livingston Regional Hospital by 2xGet notified about new Laboratory Director jobs in Livingston, TN.We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr