Hybrid Laboratory Director

at Valley Medical and Wellness

• Job title: Laboratory Director
• Job type: Part Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Postgraduate Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Burnsville, United States

About the role

• Laboratory Director overseeing regional specialty laboratory operations for Valley Medical and Wellness. Responsible for compliance, quality assurance, and fiscal management in clinical testing environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with management on planning, organizing, and directing laboratory operations and ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Be available on a daily basis in Laboratory to judge effectiveness of operation, utilization of personnel and supplies, and general ethical and professional atmosphere.
• Oversite for medical laboratory productivity by monitoring workload of functional areas; identifying peak and slack periods; making operational or staffing adjustment.
• Oversite to quality results by participating in quality assurance program; monitors performance of proficiency surveys; performs review of quality control and quality assurance programs; develops and revises lab and organizational policies and procedures; generates operational reports and business assessments; maintains laboratory, regulatory, and financial records.
• Responsible for the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of performance improvement activities.
• Secure and maintain the physical facilities, equipment and supplies which are required to carry out effective patient care and create an optimum physical environment.
• Initiate and actuate improved methods of services and direct their implementation.
• Prepare department budgets for personnel, operating expenses, and capital equipment.
• Responsible for the fiscal operation of the department.
• Communicate appropriately and clearly to clients, staff and administration.
• Consult other departments, as appropriate, to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.
• Establish and maintain standards of performance and ensure competency and appropriate licensure of personnel.
• Direct and participate in the human resource management function for the department by coordinating the selection, promotion, orientation, and performance appraisal processes.
• Maintains medical laboratory staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, and mentoring employees.
• Coordinate and attend the department’s in-service training.
• Promote effective intradepartmental relationships.
• Initiate, interpret, maintain, and enforce Laboratory Services policies and procedures.
• Cooperate in planning programs and safety and preparedness for fire and disaster.
• Participates in inter-facility projects which help the laboratory achieve its goals of providing quality service and client support in a cost-effective manner.
• Responsible for providing 24/7 functionality of Laboratory Services.

Requirements

• Knowledge of CLIA, CAP, COLA, OSHA and local, state, federal regulations.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time.
• Excellent critical thinking skills to solve day-to-day problems and complex situations.
• Able to work in fast-paced environment to maintain testing quality and efficiency.
• Able to perform work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of clinical laboratory services.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information.
• Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner.

Benefits

• Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
• Complete annual education requirements.
• Always represent the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicate the mission, ethics, and goals of the organization.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.