Regional Hospital Lab Director

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the hospital laboratories within the market to ensure quality results, proper staffing, financial vitality, and foster a team environment
• Ensure adherence and implementation of laboratory policies and procedures for sites within the designated market.
• Work closely with hospital administration and lab leadership in maintaining financial objectives and understand/explain variances of laboratories within the market.
• Ensure laboratories with in the market are performing within established metrics - understand root cause and implement process improvements when necessary
• Partner with Quality and oversee the implementation of new test methods and procedures at hospitals within the market.
• Work closely with Medical Directors, Professional Support Leaders, and Health System Leadership to ensure the laboratories are meeting the expectations of the providers and patients.
• Resolve client inquiries and operational issues in a timely manner by consulting with the Medical Director, Technical Director, QA, other laboratory managers, discipline directors, laboratory managers or corporate operations.
• Maintain compliance with corporate, state and federal regulatory requirements (CAP, CLIA, State, ISO, etc.) related to personnel safety and quality of laboratory testing as well as professional conduct.
• Serve as the laboratory liaison and a partner for other health system departments - promote communication and teamwork.
• Ensure effective communication with leadership, clients, corporate operations, as well as direct reports, departmental staff, and inter-departmental staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology
• 5 years or more of clinical laboratory experience within a supervisory or management role
• ASCP or AMT certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology
• 5 years or more of experience leading a microbiology, anatomic pathology or clinical pathology

Additional Standards

• Proficient in laboratory knowledge and how to effectively manage a clinical laboratory.
• Prior experience in a high volume, large hospital environment
• Familiar with new laboratory instrumentation and equipment automation
• Strong working knowledge of supply chain operations and expense control
• Ability to communicate with a heavy customer focus when working with client leadership
• Previous experience managing multiple locations is highly preferred
• Strong working knowledge of CLIA, CAP and relevant state regulations
• Understanding of laboratory operations as well as policies and procedures
• Proven success in training and developing both technical and non-technical employees
• Strong demonstrated leadership capabilities including: emotional intelligence, excellent listening, verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage the performance of others and provide developmental coaching/feedback and mentoring
• Ability to problem solve and provide solutions under minimal supervision
• Able to balance the needs of the business with the needs of the employees.
• Proficient with Laboratory Information Systems and Microsoft Office
• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
• High level of attention to detail with strong organizational skills

Additional information

At Labcorp we have a passion for helping people live happy and healthy lives. Every day we provide vital information that helps our clients and patients understand their health. If you are passionate about helping people and have a drive for service, then Labcorp could be a great next career step! Join us and discover a path filled with opportunities for growth, continuous learning, professional challenges, and the chance to truly make a difference. Apply today!

Benefits

Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO. For more detailed information, please