What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director Laboratory Services position at Hunterdon Health?
Position Summary
This position is responsible for directing, coordinating, and controlling the operation of the Laboratory Department.
Primary Position Responsibilities
1.
Fiscally responsible for all areas of the department which includes creating, implementing and monitoring all budgets.
2.
Oversees all personnel management including hiring, performance evaluations and disciplinary action when necessary
3.
Takes personal responsibility for formulating, executing, and evaluating new ideas to improve performance, service, and quality and to adapt to changes in laboratory science and healthcare.
4.
Oversees adherence to all federal, state, local, Joint Commission and College of American Pathology rules, regulations, and standards related to the practice of laboratory science. Incorporates any new or changing conditions immediately and effectively.
5.
Monitors and mentors supervisors and staff in all areas of laboratory science, human resource issues, patient satisfaction, national patient safety goals, continuing education, and other appropriate areas.
Work Contact Group (Internal/External)
Medical staff, outside physicians, hospital directors and staff, patients, families, students
Reporting Relationships
Reports to (position):
Senior Vice President, Operations
Supervises (position(s):
Directly: Laboratory Supervisors
Indirectly: All staff in the Laboratory Department
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
Required:
Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology
Preferred:
Master’s Degree in Hospital Management or related field
Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):
Required:
Minimum of three years supervisory/management experience in Laboratory Science
Preferred:
None
License, Registry or Certification:
Required:
ASCP Registry in Medical Technology
Preferred:
None
Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:
Required:
None
Preferred:
None
