Tennova Healthcare- LaFollette Medical Center
Director of Laboratory
Tennova Healthcare- LaFollette Medical Center, La Follette, Tennessee, United States, 37766
Job Summary
As the Director of Laboratory at Tennova-LaFollette Medical Center, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality care to our patients. The clinical laboratory will operate efficiently and comply with corporate policies.
Essential Functions
Completes employee evaluations in a timely manner and assesses staff competencies on an ongoing basis.
Demonstrates proficiency at hospital-wide and/or department-specific computer software and technology.
Demonstrates fiscal accountability for department resources and the ability to achieve outcomes within allocated resources.
Communicates and supports the hospital's mission, vision, and values as well as departmental goals to all staff.
Defines performance objectives and metrics for the department.
Collaborates with other departments to problem solve ongoing issues that impact department/organization goals and/or patient care delivery.
Incorporates quality improvement data and/or patient satisfaction data into departmental goals.
Ensures accurate and timely reporting of department payroll.
Effectively plans the goals, objectives, and workflow of the clinical laboratory to achieve optimal performance.
Assures the laboratory is compliant with all regulatory agency (CAP, AABB, Joint Commission, CLIA etc.) requirements.
Successfully meets department productivity goals by scheduling staff according to workload.
Effectively keeps abreast of changes in laboratory medicine and keeps SRMC laboratory current with these changes.
Evaluates the capital equipment needs of the laboratory and makes responsible recommendations for procurement.
Assures laboratory billing issues and errors are corrected in a timely manner.
Effectively promotes, encourages, and provides continuing education opportunities for laboratory staff.
Represents the department at appropriate meetings and/or committees and actively participates in the facilities' PI program.
Works diligently to recruit and retain competent staff in the department and effectively manages staff disciplinary actions.
Manages departmental inventory, ordering, storage, and utilization as appropriate.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Leadership Responsibilities
Supervision and Staff Management
Provides leadership, mentorship and professional development opportunities for departmental staff.
Schedules employees to ensure effective use of resources. Consults with leadership on any potential staffing issues.
Conducts performance evaluations, sets goals and provides feedback to staff on their performance and development.
Strategic Planning and Financial Oversight
Collaborates with hospital leadership to set the strategic direction for the department, including budgeting, resource allocation and long-term planning.
Monitors expenditures, ensuring cost-effective delivery of services.
Evaluates and implements new technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
Develops and implements departmental policies and procedures and protocols to optimize quality and overall efficiencies.
Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance
Ensures compliance with all relevant regulatory bodies. Oversees the accreditation process with relevant agencies ensuring that services meet or exceed industry standards.
Participates in audits, inspections and accreditation processes as applicable.
Follows established quality control practices to ensure accuracy, consistency and safety.
Collaboration and Communication
Works closely with leadership teams to coordinate and improve service delivery.
Stays up-to-date with industry advancements, new technologies, and regulatory changes.
Staff Responsibilities
May work in a staff role, when required. Ensures that duties and responsibilities are fulfilled while meeting all competencies established for that job.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in relevant field required or
Seven (7) plus years of direct experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree required
Master's Degree preferred
3-5 years of experience in closely related field with Bachelor's degree required
3-5 years of previous leadership experience preferred
Licenses and Certifications
MLS - Medical Lab Scientist (Formally MT Certification) ASCP, AAB, CLS, or equivalent required
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Essential Functions
Completes employee evaluations in a timely manner and assesses staff competencies on an ongoing basis.
Demonstrates proficiency at hospital-wide and/or department-specific computer software and technology.
Demonstrates fiscal accountability for department resources and the ability to achieve outcomes within allocated resources.
Communicates and supports the hospital's mission, vision, and values as well as departmental goals to all staff.
Defines performance objectives and metrics for the department.
Collaborates with other departments to problem solve ongoing issues that impact department/organization goals and/or patient care delivery.
Incorporates quality improvement data and/or patient satisfaction data into departmental goals.
Ensures accurate and timely reporting of department payroll.
Effectively plans the goals, objectives, and workflow of the clinical laboratory to achieve optimal performance.
Assures the laboratory is compliant with all regulatory agency (CAP, AABB, Joint Commission, CLIA etc.) requirements.
Successfully meets department productivity goals by scheduling staff according to workload.
Effectively keeps abreast of changes in laboratory medicine and keeps SRMC laboratory current with these changes.
Evaluates the capital equipment needs of the laboratory and makes responsible recommendations for procurement.
Assures laboratory billing issues and errors are corrected in a timely manner.
Effectively promotes, encourages, and provides continuing education opportunities for laboratory staff.
Represents the department at appropriate meetings and/or committees and actively participates in the facilities' PI program.
Works diligently to recruit and retain competent staff in the department and effectively manages staff disciplinary actions.
Manages departmental inventory, ordering, storage, and utilization as appropriate.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Leadership Responsibilities
Supervision and Staff Management
Provides leadership, mentorship and professional development opportunities for departmental staff.
Schedules employees to ensure effective use of resources. Consults with leadership on any potential staffing issues.
Conducts performance evaluations, sets goals and provides feedback to staff on their performance and development.
Strategic Planning and Financial Oversight
Collaborates with hospital leadership to set the strategic direction for the department, including budgeting, resource allocation and long-term planning.
Monitors expenditures, ensuring cost-effective delivery of services.
Evaluates and implements new technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
Develops and implements departmental policies and procedures and protocols to optimize quality and overall efficiencies.
Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance
Ensures compliance with all relevant regulatory bodies. Oversees the accreditation process with relevant agencies ensuring that services meet or exceed industry standards.
Participates in audits, inspections and accreditation processes as applicable.
Follows established quality control practices to ensure accuracy, consistency and safety.
Collaboration and Communication
Works closely with leadership teams to coordinate and improve service delivery.
Stays up-to-date with industry advancements, new technologies, and regulatory changes.
Staff Responsibilities
May work in a staff role, when required. Ensures that duties and responsibilities are fulfilled while meeting all competencies established for that job.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in relevant field required or
Seven (7) plus years of direct experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree required
Master's Degree preferred
3-5 years of experience in closely related field with Bachelor's degree required
3-5 years of previous leadership experience preferred
Licenses and Certifications
MLS - Medical Lab Scientist (Formally MT Certification) ASCP, AAB, CLS, or equivalent required
Apply At Tennova-LaFollette Medical Center, we strive to motivate, inspire, and support your growth. If you are looking for the best, we invite you to learn more and apply today!
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