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Director of Laboratory Position Summary

Department administrator. Establishes and enforces policies, procedures, standards and objectives. Directs and supervises staff as well as workflow. Position has budgetary or fiscal accountability. Responsible 24 hours a day for the ongoing effective operation of the assigned departments by exerting a leadership role which supports the hospital�s mission, vision, goals and objectives, while focusing on the patients, physicians, employees, volunteers and the community as customers. Ongoing accountability for the continuous assessment, improvement, coordination and integration of the departments' services and standards of care into the hospital�s primary function. Position is responsible for approving timekeeping, employee evaluation, meeting applicable regulatory standards, and approving supply orders.

SPECIAL SKILLS: Must be able to work under deadlines. Must be able to utilize independent decision making skills in a wide variety of situations. Requires a high degree of accuracy in the performance of varied responsibilities. Personal computer skills required. Frequent contact with employees, physicians, customers, community individuals and volunteers. Must be self-motivated to complete work in a timely manner to meet deadlines.

SUPERVISES: Laboratory staff.

DIRECTOR OF LABORATORY CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING EDUCATION, LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE.

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Management or related field, or equivalent minimum experience requirements. Qualified to perform highly complex testing per CLIA 88 personnel guidelines.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Five years experience in Laboratory in a hospital setting with three years supervisory experience required.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Five years management experience in a hospital setting.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Licensed by NCA, ASCP, HEW/HHS or AMT in all clinical areas.

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