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Community Health Systems · 1 day ago

Director of Laboratory

Natchez, MS

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

3+ years exp

Community Health Systems is seeking a Director of Laboratory at Merit Health Natchez in Natchez, MS. The Director will oversee administrative, fiscal, and technical activities to ensure efficient operation and compliance of the clinical laboratory while managing personnel and quality control programs.

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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

Maintains regular and reliable attendance

Complies with all policies and standards

Provides leadership, mentorship and professional development opportunities for departmental staff

Schedules employees to ensure effective use of resources. Consults with leadership on any potential staffing issues

Conducts performance evaluations, sets goals and provides feedback to staff on their performance and development

Collaborates with hospital leadership to set the strategic direction for the department, including budgeting, resource allocation and long-term planning

Monitors expenditures, ensuring cost-effective delivery of services

Evaluates and implements new technologies to enhance operational efficiency

Develops and implements departmental policies and procedures and protocols to optimize quality and overall efficiencies

Ensures compliance with all relevant regulatory bodies. May oversee the accreditation process with relevant agencies ensuring that services meet or exceed industry standards

Participates in audits, inspections and accreditation processes as applicable

Follows established quality control practices to ensure accuracy, consistency and safety

Works closely with leadership teams to coordinate and improve service delivery

Stays up-to-date with industry advancements, new technologies, and regulatory changes

May work in a staff role, when required. Ensures that duties and responsibilities are fulfilled while meeting all competencies established for that job

Qualification

Medical Lab Scientist CertificationQuality AssuranceLeadership ExperienceBudgetingRegulatory ComplianceStaff ManagementStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsCollaboration