Director-Laboratory, FT, Days, NMMC West Point

Posting Description At North Mississippi Health Services, our mission is to “continuously improve the health of the people of our region.” Our vision is to “provide the best patient and family-centered care and health services in America.” We believe that fulfilling our mission and vision calls us to embrace the best people that form incredible connections to our patients and families. We take pride in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives, and your passions. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting your passion with a purpose. When you are part of our team, you know what connected feels like. #WhatConnectsYou Job Description JOB SUMMARY The Director of Laboratory at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for overseeing the comprehensive operations of the laboratory department, ensuring adherence to quality standards, managing personnel, and maintaining effective communication with internal and external stakeholders. With a focus on safety, efficiency, and compliance, the role involves strategic planning, budget management, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, while requiring strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. As a director, this role provides strategic leadership, goal-setting, and operational management for a department or function, contributing to the overall organizational success. JOB FUNCTIONS Plans, directs, coordinates, and evaluates laboratory quality to customers in accordance with hospital policies/procedures and criterion established by various legal and regulatory accrediting bodies. Insure that laboratory department responsibilities are performed in an accurate timely, cost effective, professional, and confidential manner. Establish test performance characteristics, including the precision and accuracy of each test and test system and monitors the adherence to these guidelines. Reviews all quality control records and equipment maintenance records to assure accuracy of testing and competency of staff. Promotes and endorses departmental compliance with general safety and infection control standards. Recruits, orients, trains, counsels, and schedules personnel in the laboratory. Prepares and monitors departmental goals, budget, and performance improvement activities. Performs other duties as assigned while demonstrating willingness, ability, and team spirit to provide optimal customer satisfaction. Assists with orientation/in-service and attends, demonstrates, and participates in required in-services, performance improvement activities (including EXCEL), and other educational programs. QUALIFICATIONS Education Education Level Education Details Required/Preferred Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or a related health science field such as chemistry, biology, or microbiology. Required Licenses and Certifications Licenses and Certifications Licenses and Certifications Details Time Frame Required/ Preferred MTA - Medical Technologist Certification Must be registered as a Medical Technologist by one of the nationally recognized certifying agencies such as ASCP, AMT, NCA, or HEW. Upon Hire Required Work Experience Number of Years Work Experience Details Required/ Preferred 4-6 years At least 5 years experience in an accredited clinical laboratory with knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, equipment, and systems Required And 1-3 years Two years of which is preferred to have been in a management position. Preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required/Preferred Proficiency The Director must provide effective direction by implementing the vision, goals, and priorities, behaviors and values to be used to accomplish the system’s operational and administrative objectives. Required N/A To support the Department’s mission, the Director will establish and reinforce expectations for values and effective strategic planning and will have systems in place to foster customer focus, communication, and trust. Required N/A The incumbent will have extensive contact with inter and intra departmental personnel, various outside vendor suppliers, physicians and their office personnel, and the public. Required N/A It is imperative that he/she has good communication skills and reflects a positive, caring attitude toward both the staff and the public. Required N/A This position functions as the administrative liaison to the Medical Directors. Required N/A SCOPE Freedom To Act: Problem Solving: Impact: Financial Responsibility: Sales Revenue Target Responsibility: Approval Responsibility: P & L Responsibility: Assets Controlled: Controllable Expenses (e.g., Payroll and other budgeted items): Total Financial Responsibility: Budget Responsibility Primary Budget Responsibility: Shared Budget Responsibility: