Emory Healthcare · 6 hours ago
Director, Laboratory
Atlanta Metro
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expEmory Healthcare is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to delivering high-quality medical services. They are seeking a Director for their Laboratory team, responsible for overseeing clinical and resource management, ensuring compliance with standards, and enhancing operational effectiveness.
Health CareMedical
Responsibilities
The Director, Laboratory functions as a Laboratory Director over a specific area of responsibility
Assumes responsibility for area's clinical and resource management 24 hrs/day
As such: plans, organizes, and delineates duties and responsibilities of the technical and support personnel under the direction of and in cooperation with the Administrative and Medical Directors
Maintains the highest standards of professional performance for the benefit of the patient, physician, and community in accordance with the Medical Technology Code of Ethics, AMA Code of Ethics, and the philosophy and mission of Emory Healthcare
Performs all laboratory administrative functions to the satisfaction of the Administrative and Medical Directors as well as hospital administration
Analyzes responsibilities considering system policies, accreditation requirements, etc., and establishes priorities among key objectives
Sets short term and long term objectives which maximize system effectiveness utilizing defined human and fiscal resources
Continually assesses and improves area's performance in the hospitals PI program, National Patient Safety Goals, and corporate initiatives
Assists in establishing, revising, administering and communicating policies, procedures and related forms in accordance with state, federal, and organizational guidelines
Communicates and monitors compliance with regulatory, licensing and accreditation standards
In compliance with applicable regulations, directs and reviews data: collection, storage, analysis, and operational and statistical reporting activities of the department for management and regulatory agencies
Directs Quality Assurance activities to ensure laboratory compliance with professional standards and the directives of administration and/or the medical staff
Assumes responsibility for employee, physician, and patient satisfaction for quality of care
Investigates and resolves patient or employee inquiries and complaints in a timely and respectful manner
Plans, administers, and monitors area's capital equipment, operations, and personnel budgets; regularly reviews year to date expenditures; and takes corrective action as necessary
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in medical technology or a chemical, physical, or biological science is required
A minimum of five (5) years progressive management experience with at least ten (10) years in the field
Certification by one of the following accreditation agencies: MT (ASCP), or categorical MLS (ASCP), MT (HEW), MT (HHS), MT (AMT), MT (NCA), HTL (ASCP)
Preferred
A master's degree is recommended
Business administration background is preferred
Fifteen (15) years in the field preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits that start day1
Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
Family-focused benefits
Wellness incentives
Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs
And more
Company
Emory Healthcare
Emory Healthcare is the largest healthcare system in the state of Georgia., United States.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Jennifer Schuck
Chief Executive Officer
Joon S Lee MD
Chief Executive Officer
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2025-09-01
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