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PathGroup · 8 hours ago

Director of Laboratory Services

Overland Park, KS

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

PathGroup is a company focused on laboratory services, and they are seeking a Director of Laboratory Services. This role is responsible for the strategic leadership and management of laboratory operations, ensuring operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance across all disciplines.

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Responsibilities

Support the organization's mission, vision, goals, and management decisions

Oversee and continuously evaluate both histology and clinical laboratory operations and workflows, implementing improvements as needed

Coordinate with the Vice President of Logistics to ensure effective and efficient logistics regional operations

Coordinate with the Vice President of Patient Services to ensure effective and efficient regional phlebotomy services

Serve as the laboratory director for point of care testing sites in the region

Develop and execute business and technical operations plans for clinical and anatomic pathology, aligned with the company's strategic objectives and resource allocation

Lead and direct managerial staff, making decisions, solving problems, developing procedures, and conducting meetings

Oversee employee hiring, performance management, and development, including job descriptions, performance expectations, and ongoing education

Ensure compliance with all licensing, regulatory, and accreditation requirements (e.g., CLIA, CAP, state regulations), and uphold company policies and integrity

Develop, implement, and monitor departmental quality assurance programs and performance metrics

Collaborate with finance to develop and manage budgets, control costs, and improve operational expense efficiencies

Achieve budget profitability objectives through effective resource utilization and market share growth

Foster and maintain positive relationships with customers, physicians, colleagues, and suppliers to ensure satisfaction and integration of business processes

Work strategically with Laboratory Medical Directors, Sales, and Marketing to accommodate new clients and expand services

Oversee ordering and inventory of supplies for all departments

Coordinate the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures

Ensure a safe, ethical, and non-discriminatory work environment, addressing employee relations and conflict resolution as needed

Exercise all laboratory safety precautions and adhere to best security practices and regulatory guidelines to protect confidential and sensitive data

Collaborate with IT to implement and maintain laboratory information systems

Perform all job responsibilities in alignment with industry best practices and regulatory guidelines

Qualification

Laboratory operations managementQuality assurance programsRegulatory complianceBudget managementPersonnel managementCollaboration skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsConflict resolution