Hospital Laboratory Director

Company Overview

Benson Hospital is a dedicated not-for-profit critical access hospital committed to providing exceptional healthcare with compassion. Serving the San Pedro Valley community and surrounding areas, our facility offers a wide range of inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services supported by a team of over 215 professionals.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Laboratory Director is responsible for directing and coordinating activities of workers engaged in performing chemical, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests to obtain data for use in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases. Assist physicians by providing clinical laboratory testing including, but not limited to, analysis in the areas of clinical chemistries, hematology, serology, microbiology, etc. Primary responsibilities include planning, organizing, and directing the overall operations of the department.

Ensure the services are of the best quality, are cost contained and are carried out in an efficient manner. Maintaining performance improvement activities within the department and effective departmental operations in compliance with all state, federal and local regulatory laws, standards, and protocols.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Work with hospital administration on planning, organizing, and directing Laboratory operations and ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.

2. Make daily rounds in the Laboratory department to judge effectiveness of operations, utilization of personnel and supplies, and general ethical and professional environment.

3. Provide day to day leadership and management that reflects the adopted mission and core values of the organization.

4. Secure and maintain the physical facilities, equipment and supplies which are required to carry out effective patient care and create an optimum physical environment.

5. Oversee department’s budgets for personnel, operating expenses, and capital equipment. Responsible for fiscal operations of the department.

6. Oversees, develops, and implements department policies and procedures as needed.

7. Consult other departments, as appropriate, to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.

8. Direct and participate in the human resource management function for the departments by coordinating the selection, promotion, orientation, and performance appraisal processes.

9. Responsible for satisfying ancillary department requirements to maintain CMS and other pertinent accreditation including QA and PI.

10. Communicate administrative directive to department personnel.

11. Promote effective intradepartmental relationships.

12. Attend and participate in hospital committees, as appropriate.

13. Maintain a progressive strategic plan for the future of the departments.

14. Perform other duties as assigned.

15. Provide a safe environment for personnel to work in.

• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge of molecular diagnostics preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Excellent problem-solving skills; demonstrated strength intact and diplomacy with internal and external collaborators.
• Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment.
• Able to work collaboratively in a cross-functional structure.
• Ability to advocate strategically effective solutions to complex problems and to influence and negotiate solutions across the organization.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Project management skills preferred.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• MT registered or eligible.
• Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology to Bachelors of Science.
• Minimum of three years’ experience as a supervisor and/or Director of a clinical laboratory operation.
• Previously specialized experience of three years in Microbiology, and Blood Banks is preferred.
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) Certification or ability to complete.
• CPR per the Benson Hospital Policy.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Hospital Lab Management: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• MT, MLT or MS (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $74,413 - $116,893