Job Description
Director of Laboratory
Ottumwa, IA
Base Salary Range - $91,980 - $124,173 per year plus benefits and Relocation
Sets the overall tone and builds the laboratory culture Responsible for successful team-building within the laboratory and hospital Ensures responsibility for the overall financial strategy of the laboratory to meet established goals Ensures regulatory and accrediting agency compliance by developing, integrating, coordinating, and providing ongoing support for compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies. Ensures the continued growth of the reference laboratory and hospital by actively utilizing client recruitment, retention, customer relations and marketing strategies. Responsible for employee relations, recruitment and retention of employees, and all aspects of human resource management to maintain a high quality and positive work place environment with minimum turnover. Ensures excellent delivery of customer service to all laboratory clients, coordination of laboratory services and processes with those of ORHC and its departments. Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Strong knowledge of accreditation and regulatory requirements Strong knowledge of applicable laws and guidelines of laboratory and personnel management (CLIA, HIPAA, CAP, CMS, OIG, FMLA, ADA, etc.) Strong computer skills and ability to learn and use new information technology. Strong project management skills, strategic planning skills and change management skills Strong communication skills; verbal, written, and electronic.
EDUCATION Minimum Education: BA/BS in Medical Technology or scientific discipline. Preferred Education: MBA or MA/MS in scientific discipline. (Equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered). Hospital or reference laboratory experience preferred.
EXPERIENCE Minimum Experience: 5 years Supervisory/Mgmt. Preferred Experience: 8 years Supervisory/Mgmt. in a hospital or reference laboratory setting
Base Salary Range - $91,980 - $124,173 per year plus benefits and Relocation
Sets the overall tone and builds the laboratory culture Responsible for successful team-building within the laboratory and hospital Ensures responsibility for the overall financial strategy of the laboratory to meet established goals Ensures regulatory and accrediting agency compliance by developing, integrating, coordinating, and providing ongoing support for compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies. Ensures the continued growth of the reference laboratory and hospital by actively utilizing client recruitment, retention, customer relations and marketing strategies. Responsible for employee relations, recruitment and retention of employees, and all aspects of human resource management to maintain a high quality and positive work place environment with minimum turnover. Ensures excellent delivery of customer service to all laboratory clients, coordination of laboratory services and processes with those of ORHC and its departments. Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Strong knowledge of accreditation and regulatory requirements Strong knowledge of applicable laws and guidelines of laboratory and personnel management (CLIA, HIPAA, CAP, CMS, OIG, FMLA, ADA, etc.) Strong computer skills and ability to learn and use new information technology. Strong project management skills, strategic planning skills and change management skills Strong communication skills; verbal, written, and electronic.
EDUCATION Minimum Education: BA/BS in Medical Technology or scientific discipline. Preferred Education: MBA or MA/MS in scientific discipline. (Equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered). Hospital or reference laboratory experience preferred.
EXPERIENCE Minimum Experience: 5 years Supervisory/Mgmt. Preferred Experience: 8 years Supervisory/Mgmt. in a hospital or reference laboratory setting