Western Arizona Regional Medical Center ยท 1 month ago
Director of Laboratory
Bullhead City, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
2+ years expWestern Arizona Regional Medical Center is seeking a Director of the Laboratory to oversee the efficient operation of the clinical laboratory and ensure compliance with corporate policies. The role involves managing staff, quality control programs, and regulatory requirements while collaborating with other departments to enhance patient care delivery.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Completes employee evaluations in a timely manner and assesses staff competencies on an ongoing basis
Demonstrates proficiency at hospital wide and/or department specific computer software and technology
Demonstrates fiscal accountability for department resources and the ability to achieve outcomes within allocated resources
Communicates and supports the hospital's mission, vision, and values as well as departmental goals to all staff
Defines performance objectives and metrics for the department
Demonstrates population appropriate skill sets for all relevant patient populations
Collaborates with other departments to problem solve ongoing issues that impact department/organization goals and/or patient care delivery
Incorporates quality improvement data and/or patient satisfaction data into departmental goals
Ensures accurate and timely reporting of department payroll
Effectively plans the goals, objectives, and work flow of the clinical laboratory to achieve optimal performance
Assures the laboratory is compliant with all regulatory agency (CAP, AABB, Joint Commision, CLIA etc) requirements
Successfully meets department productivity goals by scheduling staff according to workload
Effectively keeps abreast of changes in laboratory medicine and keeps SRMC laboratory current with these changes
Evaluates the capitol equipment needs of the laboratory and makes responsible recommendations for procurement
Assures the laboratory meets corporate compliance policies
Assures laboratory billing issues and errors are corrected in a timely manner
Effectively promotes, encourages, and provides continuing education opportunities for laboratory staff
Represents the department at appropriate meetings and/or committees and actively participates in the facilities' PI program
Works diligently to recruit and retain competent staff in the department and effectively manages staff disciplinary actions
Manages departmental inventory, ordering, storage, and utilization as appropriate
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science required
2-4 years experience in a clinical, medical or hospital laboratory required
2-4 years Prior people management experience required
MLS - Medical Lab Scientist (Formally MT Certification) ASCP, AAB, CLS, or equivalent required
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Robust 401(k) retirement program
Company
Western Arizona Regional Medical Center
Western Arizona Regional Medical Center (WARMC) is a 139-bed, Joint Commission Accredited hospital that has been serving Tri-State area residents for 40 years.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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