Director of Clinical Laboratory Services
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Location: Nags Head, NC 27959
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Job Description
ECU Health
About The Outer Banks Hospital
The Outer Banks Hospital (OBH) is a full-service critical access hospital offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services. The 21-bed facility is designed to meet the needs of the coastal community, whose year-round population of approximately 35,000 swells to about 350,000 in the summer season. Its campus includes four ORs, a medical/surgical unit, a labor & delivery suite with a dedicated caesarian section OR, a full rehabilitation therapy center, cancer treatment and radiation therapy center, and a 24-hour emergency department.
OBH is fully accredited, provides high quality care in a compassionate environment to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay, and has been nationally recognized for outstanding patient care.
Position Summary
The Director of Clinical Laboratory Services has responsibility of directing, coordinating and supervising all department staff and operations in the laboratory. As the Director, you will collaborate with the leadership and laboratory services of the Outer Banks Medical Group as well as collaborating with colleagues at ECU Health and Chesapeake Health Authority, assuring communication of activities and utilizing resources as appropriate. Utilizing participative leadership skills, the Director maintains responsibility for the coordination of operations in a manner, which is consistent with organizational goals, vision and mission. The Director actively participates in the organization's leadership functions and collaborates with other organization leaders in designing and providing services.
As the Director of Clinical Laboratory Services, other responsibilities includes:
Minimum Requirements
Must possess a B.S. degree in Medical Technology or related field and be ASCP registered. Strong preference for a Master's degree- or higher.
Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in a hospital setting. Should draw on knowledge and research from the following areas: organizational behavior; management systems and processes; clinical practice guidelines; law, regulation, and ethics; health care economics; health and public policy; trends in healthcare business
practices; consumer health care issues; health care evaluation and outcome measures; fiscal management and finance.
Other Information
General Statement
It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.
Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.
We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicants qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.
ECU Health
About The Outer Banks Hospital
The Outer Banks Hospital (OBH) is a full-service critical access hospital offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services. The 21-bed facility is designed to meet the needs of the coastal community, whose year-round population of approximately 35,000 swells to about 350,000 in the summer season. Its campus includes four ORs, a medical/surgical unit, a labor & delivery suite with a dedicated caesarian section OR, a full rehabilitation therapy center, cancer treatment and radiation therapy center, and a 24-hour emergency department.
OBH is fully accredited, provides high quality care in a compassionate environment to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay, and has been nationally recognized for outstanding patient care.
Position Summary
The Director of Clinical Laboratory Services has responsibility of directing, coordinating and supervising all department staff and operations in the laboratory. As the Director, you will collaborate with the leadership and laboratory services of the Outer Banks Medical Group as well as collaborating with colleagues at ECU Health and Chesapeake Health Authority, assuring communication of activities and utilizing resources as appropriate. Utilizing participative leadership skills, the Director maintains responsibility for the coordination of operations in a manner, which is consistent with organizational goals, vision and mission. The Director actively participates in the organization's leadership functions and collaborates with other organization leaders in designing and providing services.
As the Director of Clinical Laboratory Services, other responsibilities includes:
- Providing effective leadership to the Laboratory department.
- Develop, revise, and implementing policy and procedures for the laboratory department. Utilizing effective critical thinking skills in the decision making process.
- Possess and applies up to date knowledge of regulatory guidelines, ensuring compliance with the guidelines.
- Provide effective customer service skills with all customers: internal, external, patients and physicians.
- Responsible for budget development and operational efficiency.
- Responsible for implementing, monitoring, and evaluating established goals for the department.
- Formulates departmental goals consistent with the hospital's Mission, Vision, and Values.
- Excels at developing and empowering the staff.
- Responsible for hiring the right staff and completing Performance Appraisals.
Minimum Requirements
Must possess a B.S. degree in Medical Technology or related field and be ASCP registered. Strong preference for a Master's degree- or higher.
Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in a hospital setting. Should draw on knowledge and research from the following areas: organizational behavior; management systems and processes; clinical practice guidelines; law, regulation, and ethics; health care economics; health and public policy; trends in healthcare business
practices; consumer health care issues; health care evaluation and outcome measures; fiscal management and finance.
Other Information
- 40 hours per week
- Monday - Friday (8 am - 5 pm)
- Must be flexible with shift hours including working nights, weekends, and on-call, when needed
- Great Benefits
General Statement
It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.
Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.
We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicants qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.