Acute Care Facility Laboratory Director - Medical Technologist

Job Responsibilities

The Lab Director is responsible for the development, implementation, and provision of diagnostic laboratory services (inpatient, outpatient, and reference work) in accordance with the policies of the hospital and the directives of the Administration and Medical Staff.
Responsible for the administration and management of departmental resources.
Perform clinical duties according to departmental policy.
Provide advanced clinical expertise and education to departmental staff members.
Focus on excellence in the delivery of patient-centered services by actively participating in laboratory and hospital Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement activities, and by supporting the hospital in meeting JCAHO, CAP, OSHA, and CLIA '88 accreditation standards.
Serve as the Laboratory Compliance Officer and ensure compliance with appropriate billing regulations.
Participates in the Hospital's Service Excellence Program designed to improve patient care, employee, and physician satisfaction.
Participation includes knowledge of HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Systems and Providers, which measures patient's perceptions of care received and Core Measure Set, which measures performance of patients', care based on medical research. Participates

Educational Requirements

Baccalaureate degree in Medical Technology or related science

Work Experience

Five (5) years general laboratory experience as a Medical Technologist
Three (3) years of experience as a Director/Manager in a clinical laboratory (preferably at an acute care facility)

License/Certification

Nationally recognized certification