DRH Health · 1 day ago
Director, Laboratory (MLS)
Duncan, OK
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expDRH Health is seeking a Director of Laboratory Services responsible for managing and overseeing the laboratory operations across various service areas. The role involves ensuring regulatory compliance, mentoring staff, and developing policies to enhance laboratory services while achieving organizational goals.
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Responsibilities
Manage and coordinate the activities, operations, and staff of the laboratory in all locations
Mentor, coach, and lead laboratory staff in all areas of policy compliance, lab policy and protocol, Service Excellence, regulatory compliance, and accrediting standards applicable to their technical performance in their daily work
Direct and supervise staff in the technical performance of their daily work
Schedule staff appropriate for coverage of needs of hospital census and clinic operations
Oversee proper time and leave reporting for laboratory team members
Effectively communicate team member performance expectations, fairly evaluate performance, communicate met and unmet expectations, and assist team members in areas of improvement
Manage lab and hospital blood bank to ensure full compliance with established Medical Center standards, policies, procedures, statutes, and state and federal regulatory requirements, codes, and related applicable laws
Interact effectively with all staff within the hospital, vendors, and regulatory agencies
Maintain confidentiality of all information according to HIPAA and company policy
Comply with all safety and health standards, and all rules, regulations, and orders which are applicable to the individual's own position, actions, and conduct
Develop policies, procedures, and budgets, overseeing their implementation to ensure the overall quality of laboratory services in accordance with administrative directives and regulatory agency requirements
Ensure conformance with applicable accreditation, licensing, and quality assurance standards
Plan and develop program components, including facilities, equipment, and personnel requirements
Provide an environment for continuous improvement in quality and performance. Design, develop, implement, evaluate, and revise systems to improve cost-effective service delivery
Oversee effective coordination of laboratory services with nursing and other patient care services, other departments, and medical staff
Research, analyze, recommend, and pursue to completion new laboratory services clients and partnerships to expand DRH Health's laboratory business in support of organizational objectives
Evaluate and recommend new analyses, equipment, and technology related to laboratory services
Prepare reports, statistics, and surveys to monitor and document laboratory services and functions
Develop and implement laboratory services budgets and monthly budget variance analysis and associated reporting
Facilitate programs and partnerships to support community health and wellness initiatives through the continuum of care at all access points
Improve performance of quality metrics related to nationally recognized organizations such as Joint Commission, Leapfrog, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and other measures related to the prevention of complications of care, including adherence to national patient safety goals, prevention of falls and pressure ulcers, achieving departmental and organizational strategic goals, actively improving patient satisfaction, facilitating the prevention of infections, and decreasing in Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI), Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), and Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI) incidences and others determined by leadership as related to job responsibilities
Ensure compliance with Hand washing Adherence Initiatives (HAI)
Implement strategies to increase the percentage of overall patient and team member satisfaction annually
Successfully achievement of organizational goals
Successfully complete leadership training and demonstrate competency in leadership
Maintains professional and technical knowledge through continuing education opportunities including internal and external educational offerings
Utilization of assistive devices for lifting is mandatory
This position requires respirator and fit testing. Required testing will be performed on all team members at risk for exposure to airborne infectious diseases, droplet producing procedures, or any caustic chemicals
Must adhere to, and promote, safety protocols at all times
Implement DRH Standards of Behavior and exhibit behaviors consistent with DRH core values
Per DRH policy, all required conditions of employment must be met and maintained including required vaccinations
Perform additional duties as required or delegated
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical, or biological science
Communication skills including fluency in oral and written English
Basic computer skills with information technology associated with the position including a familiarity with email, word processing, and spreadsheets
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and to remain flexible to quickly adapt to urgent situations
Ability to effectively multi-task and be self-directed
Ability to adapt procedures, processes, tools, equipment, and techniques to accomplish the requirements of the position
Five (5) years professional level experience in a medical laboratory, including one (1) year of supervisory experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
Detail oriented with proven ability to multitask
Current certification as a medical laboratory scientist, cytology technologist or histology technologist (ASCP or equivalent)
FEMA ICS 100, 200, and 700 certifications required; May have up to 90 days from day of hire or transfer to obtain
For those positions requiring travel, a current valid driver's license and automobile liability insurance must be maintained
This is a 'Safety-Sensitive' Position as defined by Oklahoma law
This position requires respirator and fit testing
As a condition of employment, vaccinations are required per DRH Policy
Benefits
Continuing education opportunities including internal and external educational offerings.
Required vaccinations.
Company
DRH Health
DRH Health is an acute care community hospital that is expertise in rendering a wide range of medical services to various patients.
1001-5000 employees
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