Laboratory - Laboratory Services Director
Missoula, MT
$115,000 - $125,000
Job Description
This is a full time (1.0 Status) day shift Laboratory Services Director position in Laboratory department.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Director of the Laboratory is a qualified professional with appropriate clinical training and experience who is responsible for the overall operations of laboratory services in the medical center. The Director is responsible for all personnel, budget, planning, capital equipment and regulatory decisions within the laboratory. Works in partnership with the Medical Director to assure all quality standards are achieved, maintained and monitored. Responsible for assuring that all quality control, proficiency testing and maintenance are well-performed and evaluated, policies and procedures are current and well-executed, turnaround time is satisfactory, record systems are well-organized and current, quality improvement mechanisms as implemented, test analyses are monitored, and students are trained. Orientation for all staff will be completed in a timely manner and competence assessment is completed on all staff annually (semi-annually the first year).
Ensures alignment of services with our mission, vision, and core values: Champion patient care, Do the right thing, Embrace individuality, Act with kindness, and Make a difference. Everything we do is driven from and tied to these five core values.
PRIMARY (ESSENTIAL) DUTIES
· Minimum Requirements: BS or BA in Science required.
· National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAALS) program required.
· Montana license required.
· Five (5) years recent consecutive experience in a hospital laboratory to include demonstrated ability in managing personnel.
· MT (ASCP) or equivalent required.
· Must be familiar with computer and computerized equipment, organization and team skills.
· Familiar with current process improvement tools and processes.
Preferred / Desired:
· Master’s preferred.
· Experience with LEAN applications in laboratory preferred.