What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Lab Services position at Hillcrest Hospital South?
Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Director of Lab Services in Tulsa, OK.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
- Hillcrest Hospital South, a full-service 180-bed facility located in south Tulsa, offers a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services utilizing cutting-edge technology in a welcoming community environment. As the only DNV Orthopedic Center of Excellence (OCE) in Oklahoma, Hillcrest South stands out for its exceptional orthopedic care. The hospital's RN residency program is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Practice Transition Accreditation Program and Pathway to Excellence, ensuring high-quality training for nurses.
Supervision Duties:
- Directly supervises all activities of the hospital laboratory team, makes decisions regarding hiring, promotions, salary adjustments, and disciplinary actions in accordance with the hospital/corporate salary and personnel policies' and evaluates performance of individual employees that report directly to this position.
- Develops a sound leadership team to manage the daily functions of the laboratory and directly manages these leaders, sets goals and objectives and holds leaders accountable to such goals and objectives.
Financial Duties:
- Develops, secures approval for, and administers laboratory departmental budget in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Responsible for cost containment, efficient operations, client satisfaction, employee satisfaction and effective utilization of the clinical laboratory as it services hospital and ambulatory physician and patient needs.
Strategic Development:
- Develops short and long-term goals and objectives for the department based on hospital specific and corporate initiatives.
- Responsible for clear communication of goals and objectives to organization stakeholders and staff as indicated.
- Maintains records and compiles data to ensure compliance with all Division/Corporate policies, and with applicable regulatory agencies (local, state, federal, and accreditation) to meet regulations.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science or Physical Science OR Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technician with >8 years of experience in the clinical laboratory and >3 years in a management or supervisory role.
- Laboratory certification from an accredited laboratory certification program:
- CLS, MLS, MT or equivalent
- 3 years' progressive leadership experience in the laboratory setting
- 3 years' management experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Entry Level Microsoft: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, Outlook
Excellent communication skills.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.