Director Of Laboratory

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Job Summary

Directs the provision of Laboratory services to meet the needs of Prisma Health Laboratory customers in accordance with all regulatory standards and practices. Monitors the administrative, fiscal, and technical performance of Prisma Health-Upstate Laboratory activities including Laboratory Outreach. Works with the Medical Directors and managers to meet all Federal, State, and local laws affecting laboratory accreditation for all Prisma Health laboratories. Promotes standardization of laboratory processes across Prisma Health. Works closely with Medical Director, Administration, Physicians, Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, and other support departments to continually assess and meet Prisma Health goals.

Develops and manages financial operations for the unit/department, including estimates of future revenue, personnel, expense, and equipment needs. Allocates funds within budget to accomplish objectives and monitors financial performance on an ongoing basis. 20%

Plans for future by observing trends in the industry and by keeping informed of pending legislation which may impact business. Is instrumental in program development to meet related needs of consumers. Supports training and education of students and new employees. 15%

Develops, maintains, interprets, and enforces established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality management program, safety, environmental and infection control standards to include universal precautions and exposure prevention. 15%

Manages employees usually through other managers. Establishes performance goals, allocates resources, and assesses policies and procedures for direct reports. 15%

Identifies customer needs and develops quality programs to meet those needs. Ensures delivery of quality services for all Laboratory customers. 10%

Oversees personnel practices and takes appropriate action when violations occur. 10%

Participates in management staff, hospital/medical staff, interdepartmental/interdisciplinary committee meetings as required. Attends and serves on professional/clinical service organizations as hospital representative as requested. 10%

Oversees and coordinates laboratory testing performed by non-laboratory personnel, assuring that quality is maintained and all regulatory requirements are met. 5%

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

Job has direct and/or indirect supervision of employees that may include final budget authority, hire/termination/disciplinary authority, performance appraisal responsibility. Job will be considered a member of the management staff with direct reports.

Minimum Education

Master's or PhD in Health/Hospital Science or Administration or MBA or related field plus Bachelor Degree meeting certification requirements listed

Minimum Experience

8 years - Clinical laboratory setting with minimum of 5 years management experience in hospital/healthcare environment

Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses

Certification must be current for one of the following: MT(ASCP), MLS(ASCP)cm, MT(AMT), BCLD or HDLC(ABB) (Lawson Code ASCP)

In lieu of the Above Minimum Requirements

Other education or certification reviewed by Medical Director and deemed to be equivalent may be considered.

Other Required Experience

Compile statistics, compose correspondence, coordinate events/meetings, enter data into computer programs, excellent human relations/inter-personal skills, excellent written communication skills, interview skills - required

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Richland

Facility

1510 Richland Hospital

Department

15107010 Laboratory Administration

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