Laboratory Director

H&H Leadership Solutions invites you to explore an outstanding opportunity for the Laboratory Director, Wray Community District Hospital, a critical access hospital focused on providing a personal and compassionate healthcare experience for the residents and visitors of Wray, Colorado. Wray Community District Hospital is an independent public hospital district with a full array of hospital services as well as primary and specialty care clinics. The Laboratory Director promotes an environment and culture that enables the hospital to fulfill its Promise to the community:

“Promoting healthier living through compassionate, quality care…”

Ranked among the top 100 Critical Access Hospitals by the Chartis Group, Wray Community District Hospital is an independent 15-bed Special District Critical Access Hospital established in 1955. It was established to provide accessible and quality healthcare services to the residents of Wray, Colorado, and the surrounding areas. The hospital offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, including emergency care, surgical procedures, diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, physical therapy, and rehabilitation. They also have specialty clinics in cardiology, orthopedics, neurology, ENT, urology, and women's health. Wray Community District Hospital places a strong emphasis on community involvement and support. They collaborate with local organizations and participate in health initiatives to promote wellness and preventive care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Consider new staffing patterns/call rotations that will assist with staff satisfaction
• Manages and directs the department’s administrative and financial functions.
• Prepares and is accountable for departmental operating budgets and the capital budget.
• Evaluates staff in accordance with performance standards in, biochemistry, microbiology, hematology, serology, and blood bank.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
• Responsible for administrative direction: interviewing, hiring, orienting, inservices, performance evaluations and termination of employment.
• Addresses complaints regarding Clinical Laboratory functions and works with supervisors to resolve the complaints.
• Attends and participates in administrative and other meetings, as appropriate.
• Maintains established hospital and departmental policies, procedures, and objectives; maintains the department’s continuous quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection control and compliance with requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies.
• Ensures each laboratory policy and procedure is reviewed, approved, and documented biannually.
• Ensures that testing systems developed and used for each of the tests provide quality laboratory services for all aspects of test performance, including preanalytic, analytic and postanalytic phases of testing.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Technology, Biology or Chemistry.
• Current Medical Technologist National Certification – ASCP Certified
• Master's degree in public health, hospital administration or business administration preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of laboratory training or experience and one (1) year managerial experience in the clinical laboratory of an acute care hospital (in non-waived testing).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on our hospital and community.

Wray is an amazing small town in the northeastern plains of Colorado. This family-friendly community offers a work-life balance not found in most healthcare organizations. The location is only a few short hours from Denver and the Rocky Mountains, with world-class skiing. The community of Wray, located in Yuma County, offers a variety of outdoor activities, including fishing, hiking, camping, and bird-watching.