Our client, a small hospital located about an hour and a half from Provo, Utah, has a need for an experienced Lab Director to join their team. Candidates MUST have at least 3 years of HOSPITAL Lab Management experience. The Director will be overseeing 18 FTEs.

The Laboratory Director is responsible for the direction and effective operation of the Laboratory Department which includes planning, controlling and monitoring operational performance of the Laboratory; ensuring compliance with departmental and administrative policies and procedures; ensuring compliance with TJC, state and federal regulatory agencies; ensuring compliance with the College of American Pathologists standards and performance of surveys; developing/monitoring quality control programs; developing/monitoring continuous quality improvement, and participating in interdepartmental quality management; ensuring quality and timeliness of patient test results by investigating problems involving specimen collection, result reporting and turnaround time; designing, researching, reviewing, and writing format for laboratory manuals; writing and reviewing procedure manuals; monitoring equipment, developing and ensuring that preventative maintenance programs are established, maintaining and documenting according to manufacturer’s guidelines, policies, and procedures; evaluating and selecting new equipment; researching, evaluating, and selecting new methodologies and procedures; implementing changes in response to technology and laboratory procedures with regard to cost effectiveness; enforcing and assisting in developing safety, infection control, and waste management procedures to promote a safe environment; maintaining inventory and supplies; developing and monitoring the staffing and operational budgets; conducting cost analysis and feasibility studies and determining financial impact to ensure effective cost containment; exploring innovative approaches to increase revenue; analyzing laboratory computer application to manage data; preparing job descriptions and evaluations; selecting, orienting, training, scheduling, disciplining and evaluating competency of subordinate staff; contributing to resolution of conflicts within the Laboratory; training Laboratory personnel in new technology and laboratory procedures; working with pathologist to establish critical level values and develop acceptable criteria; interacting with other health care workers to solve problems and interpret patient Lab results within the framework of medical technology; informing physicians concerning details and limitations of Lab procedures; defining hospital and departmental policies to physicians, patients and other health care workers; participating in hospital and medical staff committees as directed; facilitating effective working relationships inter/intra-departmental.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BA in Medical Technology, Chemistry, or Biology in required. Basic Life Support (BLS) within 60 days.
• Certification of Medical Technology (ASCP).
• 6 years technical bench level, at least 3 years Laboratory Leadership experience required in Hospital Setting.

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