What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Director, UVACH Laboratory Services position at UVA Community Health?
Job Description
Sr. Director, UVACH Laboratory Services
Job Code: DI8425
About Us
We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.
As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day.
JOB TYPE
Classification: Exempt
Supervises Positions:
Qualifications
JOB SUMMARY
Education: 4 Year/Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology/Lab Science required. Graduate Degree in Healthcare preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience as a director required. 10 years of responsible laboratory management experience in an integrated health system required. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.
Licensure: N/A
Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A
Competencies
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Demand Code: Medium to Heavy Physical Demand: The job requires constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Community Health.
Other
Sr. Director, UVACH Laboratory Services
Job Code: DI8425
About Us
We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.
As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day.
JOB TYPE
Classification: Exempt
Supervises Positions:
Qualifications
JOB SUMMARY
Education: 4 Year/Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology/Lab Science required. Graduate Degree in Healthcare preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience as a director required. 10 years of responsible laboratory management experience in an integrated health system required. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.
Licensure: N/A
Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A
Competencies
- Analysis: Analyzes processes and creates deliverables to provide information and recommendations for improvements.
- Breaks down problems and issues into sub-components and assesses the costs, benefits, and risks of various options. Is able to select and recommend the best solution based on a thorough examination of all considerations.
- Is able to explain and justify actions in a systematic and logical fashion.
- Quality Improvement: Demonstrates involvement in the unit’s annual and/or periodic assessment efforts, including efforts to improve the quality services.
- Understands the value of innovation and quality improvement. Improves processes and practices by identifying inefficiencies and redundancies.
- Demonstrates efficiency and quality in one’s own work.
- Customer Service: Builds relationships and maintains strategic partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders.
- Understands the importance of quality service. Is able to adjust and adapt service delivery to diverse customer needs and sensitivities.
- Frequently suggests and implements changes to improve the quality of service.
- Financial Management: Manages tasks and resources within the department to achieve quality and meet budget requirements.
- Ensures that financial and material resources are used effectively and efficiently.
- Leverages resources to maximize utility and return on investment (ROI).
- Implements measures to minimize theft, damage, or equipment breakdown.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Demand Code: Medium to Heavy Physical Demand: The job requires constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Community Health.
Other
- May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: No
- On call responsibilities as directed: No
- Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes