A Director of Laboratory Services directs, establishes, and plans the overall policies and goals for a health care organization's laboratory services. Works closely with employees, department directors, and physicians to ensure the highest standards of quality and service are maintained.
Jobs › Hyannis, MA › Executive Director, Lab Services Cape Cod Healthcare, Inc.
Executive Director, Lab Services Hyannis, MA Apply Purpose of Position:
To plan, organize & direct a wide variety of administrative, fiscal & technical activities to ensure the efficient operation of the laboratories at Cape Cod Hospital (CCH) & Falmouth Hospital (FH) as well as Cape Cod Lab services (CLAB).
Description:
Directs the day-to-day operations of the Cape Cod Healthcare laboratory services through the management staff. Participates in determining department objectives, follows through to assure attainment, evaluates performance in relation to objectives while implementing best practices at both hospitals. Ensures adequate staffing model that support laboratory operations. Develops strong working relationship & communication with all leadership & departments. Is the primary interface with the pathologists for planning & implementing significant operational processes. Conceives, plans & implements strategic operational issues for the hospital laboratories while taking into account the strategic & operational goals of C-Lab. All policies & procedures will be written & implemented & always in compliance with & in accordance with the standards of CAP, CAP, CLIA, Joint Commission, DPH & other regulatory agencies. Develops laboratories\' annual operating & capital equipment budgets & assures department operates within allocated funds. Maintains departmental reports & records & collects statistical data for administrative & regulatory purposes. Develops & maintains departmental policies & procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental & infection control programs. Develops standards of performance & completes performance evaluations as needed. Participates on hospital committees & attends meetings as required. Leads process improvement & quality initiatives as directed Maintains confidentiality of information deemed confidential. Maintains professional growth & development through seminars, workshops, & professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise. Perform other work-related duties as assigned or requested.
Qualifications:
Master\'s degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field. Minimum of ten years progressive experience in clinical laboratory operations or three years progressive management experience in integrated clinical or reference laboratory Extensive knowledge of analytical Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Histology, POCT, Microbiology, & Blood Bank from a methods & quality control perspective Extensive knowledge of modern principles & practices of instruments & methods used in the collection & analysis in laboratory operations Extensive knowledge of policies, practices & procedures applicable to laboratory operations In-depth experience in quality assurance programs Strong project management skills; experience in LEAN/Six Sigma a plus Strong verbal & written communication skills, with the ability to communicate successfully with customers, executive leaders & staff Ability to plan, direct, & coordinate the work of professional & technical staff in a manner conducive to high technical standards, efficiency & performance Ability work effectively in a team environment & to engage managers & employees in a culture of growth, respect, knowledge & ownership of quality service
Schedule Details:
Full-Time, Monday-Friday, Occasional Evenings, Weekends, & Holidays Active Filters Executive Director, Lab Services Hyannis, MA Clear All Apply
