Director / Laboratory

UHS • Amarillo, TX

3d

About The Position

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495 bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities, to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.
A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.
Visit us online at: https://www.nwths.com/careers
Position: Director, Clinical Laboratory
POSITION SUMMARY: The Director of the Clinical Laboratory is responsible for the ongoing, effective operation of the department and for the ongoing assessment and improvement of the activities within the department. Such responsibilities encompass not only the internal functioning of the Laboratory, but also the integration of the department into the overall functioning of Northwest Texas Healthcare System. Overseeing, supervising, and administrating all department activities will be in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, and will comply with all criteria mandated by appropriate accrediting and licensing agencies (College of American Pathologists, CLIA ’88, American Association of Blood Banks).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in medical technology, microbiology, chemistry, biology or related science is required.
• Five (5) years of clinical laboratory experience with at least two (2) years in a supervisory position is required.
• Certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or National Certification Agency (NCA) required.
• Ability to read, write, and converse in English
• Ability to speak and hear, and effectively communicate to allow discussions with employees, physician, peers, and others
• Ability to follow instructions, reason, and make appropriate judgments
• Ability to perform computer functions accurately and quickly
• Ability to perceive pertinent details and objects in pictorial or graphic form
• Ability to perceive pertinent details from verbal and tabular material
• Ability to understand the overall technology, theory, and operation of waived and non-waived instrumentation and analytical reagent systems
• Ability to perceive similarities and differences in color
• Ability to understand, formulate, and interpret financial data.
• Ability to understand, perform, and interpret mathematical and statistical operations
• Ability to formulate, understand, and explain the theories of standards of laboratory practice.

Nice To Haves

• Mathematical, computer, reasoning, and language skills at the undergraduate or graduate level is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates leadership in the provision of departmental services through a collaborative process designed to integrate services/functions throughout NWTHS.
• Participates in and supports a process to measure, assess, and improve performance of management, clinical, and/or support services.
• Maintains effective physician relations.
• Directs daily operations and activities of the Clinical Laboratory.
• Coordinates the operations of the Department of Clinical Laboratory Services with the Medical Director.
• Exhibits effective leadership skills through planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating departmental functions in relation to the UHS and the NWTHS vision, mission, strategic goals and values and in accordance with JCAHO’s leadership standards
• Operates departments of responsibility in such a way as to meet the fiscal goals of the organization.
• Implements value added programs and services.
• Manages the satisfaction of department customers to include patients, employees and physicians through effective communication and appropriate responsiveness to customer issues.

Benefits

• Retention Bonus Program if offered.
• Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director