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Director of Laboratory

Newman Regional Health, Topeka, KS, United States


Director of Laboratory (Full Time) Job types: Other Clinical Positions

Newman Regional Health is seeking a talented professional to serve as the Director of Laboratory who is ready to join an amazing team and make a difference at the largest and most clinically capable Critical Access Hospital in Kansas. Join NRH today to continue your career at Newman Regional Health! We care for patients of all ages giving us the opportunity to utilize all the clinical skills of our profession. Our caring and compassionate staff provide state‑of‑the‑art healthcare 24 hours a day to patients of all ages by adhering to our values of quality, service, people, growth and fiscal responsibility. Come see why we are different and apply today!

Position Summary The Director of the Laboratory oversees the long term and day-to-day operations of the Laboratory. This includes ensuring that diagnostic testing is performed by qualified and appropriately trained staff, the development and adherence to the operational and capital budgets, the development of job descriptions and overseeing the Proficiency Testing, Quality Control and Quality Improvement Programs.

Essential Functions

Schedule to allow complete coverage of all areas in the department. Assure equipment is maintained and kept functioning at all times

Maintain communication between providers, patients and all other department within the organization

Assure all quality and compliance standards are met

Directs hiring, orientation, training, supervision, evaluation and licensure of Laboratory staff

Tracks and adheres to financial plan

Reviews alignment of department goals and objectives

Skills & Abilities

Bachelor's Degree required; Must be a graduate of a Medical Laboratory Sciences or an allied field

5 years' experience working as a Medical Laboratory Scientist

Certifications-MT (ASCP) or NCA certification

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