Director Of Laboratory

Shift: Days

Job type: Full Time

Hours:

The position reports to the Chief Operating Officer and is responsible for the success of all laboratory
operations. The operations include but are not limited to adequate and appropriate staffing, meeting budget, planning, leadership, supplies, equipment, regulatory requirements, operational reports, staff training, safety, personnel scheduling, payroll, inter and intra-department communications and LIS monitoring. The Director manages the day to day operations ensuring a smooth and accurate flow of specimen collection processing and accurate analyses and result reporting. The Director attempts to keep the laboratory procedures up to date by reviewing literature and recommending the purchase of appropriate equipment and/or test systems. The director actively interacts with the physician and nursing staff to facilitate meaningful and rapid test delivery systems that will support patient care needs. The Director provides leadership for the laboratory staff and keeps them informed regarding hospital and laboratory issues. He/she is active in resolving conflicts and concerns regarding inter and intra-departmental patient care and interpersonal issues. The Director must, above all, be flexible and creative in devising appropriate and cost-effective measures that
will improve the laboratory operation and assume what other duties are required to achieve the department objectives.

2503033057 Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship