Director / Laboratory
Alan B. Miller Medical Center, Amarillo, TX, United States
Director, Clinical Laboratory
The Director of the Clinical Laboratory is responsible for the ongoing, effective operation of the department and for the ongoing assessment and improvement of the activities within the department. Such responsibilities encompass not only the internal functioning of the Laboratory, but also the integration of the department into the overall functioning of Northwest Texas Healthcare System. Overseeing, supervising, and administrating all department activities will be in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, and will comply with all criteria mandated by appropriate accrediting and licensing agencies (College of American Pathologists, CLIA '88, American Association of Blood Banks). Demonstrates leadership in the provision of departmental services through a collaborative process designed to integrate services/functions throughout NWTHS. Participates in and supports a process to measure, assess, and improve performance of management, clinical, and/or support services. Maintains effective physician relations. Directs daily operations and activities of the Clinical Laboratory. Coordinates the operations of the Department of Clinical Laboratory Services with the Medical Director. Exhibits effective leadership skills through planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating departmental functions in relation to the UHS and the NWTHS vision, mission, strategic goals and values and in accordance with JCAHO's leadership standards. Operates departments of responsibility in such a way as to meet the fiscal goals of the organization. Implements value added programs and services. Manages the satisfaction of department customers to include patients, employees and physicians through effective communication and appropriate responsiveness to customer issues. Benefit highlights include: Retention Bonus Program if offered. Loan Forgiveness Program if offered. Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com About Universal Health Services One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World's Most Admired Companies and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com. Qualifications Education, Training, Experience and Licenses/Registrations Required: Bachelor's degree with a major in medical technology, microbiology, chemistry, biology or related science is required. Five (5) years of clinical laboratory experience with at least two (2) years in a supervisory position is required. Certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or National Certification Agency (NCA) required. Mathematical, computer, reasoning, and language skills at the undergraduate or graduate level is preferred. Physical and Sensory Requirements: Ability to read, write, and converse in English; Ability to speak and hear, and effectively communicate to allow discussions with employees, physician, peers, and others; Ability to follow instructions, reason, and make appropriate judgments; Ability to perform computer functions accurately and quickly; Ability to perceive pertinent details and objects in pictorial or graphic form; Ability to perceive pertinent details from verbal and tabular material; Ability to understand the overall technology, theory, and operation of waived and non-waived instrumentation and analytical reagent systems; Ability to perceive similarities and differences in color; Ability to understand, formulate, and interpret financial data. Ability to understand, perform, and interpret mathematical and statistical operations; Ability to formulate, understand, and explain the theories of standards of laboratory practice. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.
The Director of the Clinical Laboratory is responsible for the ongoing, effective operation of the department and for the ongoing assessment and improvement of the activities within the department. Such responsibilities encompass not only the internal functioning of the Laboratory, but also the integration of the department into the overall functioning of Northwest Texas Healthcare System. Overseeing, supervising, and administrating all department activities will be in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, and will comply with all criteria mandated by appropriate accrediting and licensing agencies (College of American Pathologists, CLIA '88, American Association of Blood Banks). Demonstrates leadership in the provision of departmental services through a collaborative process designed to integrate services/functions throughout NWTHS. Participates in and supports a process to measure, assess, and improve performance of management, clinical, and/or support services. Maintains effective physician relations. Directs daily operations and activities of the Clinical Laboratory. Coordinates the operations of the Department of Clinical Laboratory Services with the Medical Director. Exhibits effective leadership skills through planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating departmental functions in relation to the UHS and the NWTHS vision, mission, strategic goals and values and in accordance with JCAHO's leadership standards. Operates departments of responsibility in such a way as to meet the fiscal goals of the organization. Implements value added programs and services. Manages the satisfaction of department customers to include patients, employees and physicians through effective communication and appropriate responsiveness to customer issues. Benefit highlights include: Retention Bonus Program if offered. Loan Forgiveness Program if offered. Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com About Universal Health Services One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World's Most Admired Companies and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com. Qualifications Education, Training, Experience and Licenses/Registrations Required: Bachelor's degree with a major in medical technology, microbiology, chemistry, biology or related science is required. Five (5) years of clinical laboratory experience with at least two (2) years in a supervisory position is required. Certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or National Certification Agency (NCA) required. Mathematical, computer, reasoning, and language skills at the undergraduate or graduate level is preferred. Physical and Sensory Requirements: Ability to read, write, and converse in English; Ability to speak and hear, and effectively communicate to allow discussions with employees, physician, peers, and others; Ability to follow instructions, reason, and make appropriate judgments; Ability to perform computer functions accurately and quickly; Ability to perceive pertinent details and objects in pictorial or graphic form; Ability to perceive pertinent details from verbal and tabular material; Ability to understand the overall technology, theory, and operation of waived and non-waived instrumentation and analytical reagent systems; Ability to perceive similarities and differences in color; Ability to understand, formulate, and interpret financial data. Ability to understand, perform, and interpret mathematical and statistical operations; Ability to formulate, understand, and explain the theories of standards of laboratory practice. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.