What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Laboratory position at Jackson Purchase Medical Center?
Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Jackson Purchase Medical Center is a 107 all private bed, Joint Commission-accredited facility. From emergent to elective, our facility offers a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including those offered at the New Beginnings Birthing Center, the Advanced Healing Wound Care Center and our accredited chest pain center.
Where We Are:
Mayfield is located in stunning western Kentucky, just a short drive to Kentucky Lake to the east, the Ohio River to the north, and the Mississippi River to the west. Here you find there is always something for all ages, whether it’s outdoor sports and recreation, visual and dramatic arts, or even living history.
Why Choose Us:
- Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
- Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
- Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
- Excellent shift differentials, bonus potential for extra shifts, employee referral program
- Professional development opportunities including 100% reimbursement for LPN-to-RN bridge program
- And much more…
Position Summary:
Responsible for coordination and performance of all laboratory testing for the facility in accordance with state and federal licensing organizations plus private accreditation organizations.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology, Chemistry, Biology, or Science and certified as an MT or CLS (AMT, ASCP, or NCA).(OR) Associate degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology AND have at least 2 years of laboratory training or experience, or both, in high complexity testing.(OR) Anyone who graduated before February 28, 1992, must have passed the HEW.HHS proficiency exam for medical technologist or completed 90 hours in an accredited college with 16 hours in chemistry (6 semester hours in organic chemistry), 12 hours in biology and 3 hours of math and experience training or both covering several fields of medical laboratory work of at least one year and of such quality as to provide the education and training in medical technology.
- Six (6) Years experience as a Laboratory Supervisor. Prefer experience with regulatory and accreditation of laboratory operations.
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
- Language Skills: Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
EEOC Statement:
Jackson Purchase Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
