Director - Laboratory - Baxter Health

SUMMARY: The Clinical Laboratory Director (General Supervisor per CLIA requirements) is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the overall operations of the Laboratory and Pathology Departments, and for the selection, orientation, coaching, and performance appraisal of all employees. Responsibilities include; overseeing the performance of chemical, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests performed in the laboratory to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of diseases and the accurate and precise reporting of test results; ensuring services are of the best quality, are cost contained and are carried out in an expeditious manner; working collaboratively with the laboratory Medical Director to assure all Quality Management procedures are implemented as designed, regularly evaluated, and reported on monthly; recognizing results or problems that require referral to the Pathologist; assuring competency of all personnel; overseeing the financial operation of the department and formulating the budget; maintaining performance improvement activities within the department and participating in continuous quality improvement (“CQI”) activities; maintaining efficient and effective departmental operations, policies and procedures in compliance with all state, federal, and local regulatory laws, standards and protocols. Serves as a key member of the Baxter Regional leadership team, effectively collaborating with others throughout the organization in support of the organization’s mission, vision, values, and strategic goals.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor Degree in management or business administration and/or Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Technology, Biology, Chemistry or Clinical Laboratory. Master Degree in related field preferred.

Experience: 5 years clinical laboratory management experience in an acute care setting. Proven leadership experience required.

Certifications: MT (ASCP) or equivalent

Other:

• Basic computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of clinical laboratory and testing services
• Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations
• Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work
• Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians and others in a professional manner

Safety Sensitive Designation:

This position is deemed safety sensitive in accordance with Arkansas Act 593 governing Medical Marijuana.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without an accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform the following: Must have the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to solve problems and make decisions. Spend eight hours or more in front of computer, monitor or similar screen utilizing keyboard and/or mouse, daily. Ability to stand and walk, bend, squat and twist, and occasionally lift up to 20 pounds. Must have a keen sense of hearing and visual acuity. Must be able to handle critical and highly stressful situations with efficiency and composure.

Work Environment
Office setting, within a hospital environment

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a position in a hospital setting which is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Office staff: 5 days a week, Monday – Friday, 8 hour shifts

Work is performed during regular hours, but may require evening and/or weekend hours to meet deadlines. Administrative call is required.

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