Director - Pathology - FT - Days - MRH

Memorial Healthcare

2d

About The Position

At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience. Summary: Directs, establishes, organizes and plans the overall operation of the laboratory and goals for the hospital’s laboratory services. Works closely with the laboratory medical director, hospital staff, department directors, and physicians to ensure the highest standards of quality and service are maintained.

Requirements

• Associates (Required)
• American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), Clinical Lab Supervisor License (SU LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)
• Advanced knowledge of laboratory procedures, instrumentation and laboratory services.
• Ability to effectively relate and communicate, orally and in writing, with internal and external customers.
• Advanced knowledge of laboratory information systems.
• Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Five (5) years of managerial/supervisory experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors degree is preferred.
• Additional Education Info: in Histotechnology or Medical Technologist or In a job related field.

Responsibilities

• Provides day to day technical direction and oversight for comprehensive laboratory services under the guidance of the Laboratory Medical Director.
• Prepare department budgets for personnel, operating expenses and capital equipment and monitoring the performance against budget for assigned cost center(s).
• Coordinates and directs internal/external audits.
• Directs quality assurance activities and ensures that all Quality Assurance activities within the department conform to accrediting agency and CLIA'88 requirements; working with each section manager to ensure sectional QA plans are complete within established guidelines.
• Direct and participate in the human resource management function for the department by coordinating the selection, promotion, orientation/training, disciplinary action, competency assessment, performance appraisal processes and continuing education initiatives.
• Directs compliance activities for the laboratory maintaining conformity to the accreditation standards of Joint Commission and/or CAP and with the regulations of CLIA'88, OSHA, and HIPAA.
• Supervises assigned staff and provides assistance to others in supervising their staff. Ensures that productivity measures accurately reflect the departmental workload. Ensures adequate and appropriate staffing throughout the department. Ensures that sections receive appropriate in-service and orientation training.
• Work with hospital administration on planning, organizing and directing laboratory operations.
• Consult other departments, as appropriate, to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree