Director of Laboratory Services

Job Description

Job Description

Lighthouse Lab Services has partnered with a large healthcare organization in the epicenter of Louisiana seeking a Director of Laboratory Services. This individual would be a part of their growing operation in Baton Rouge, LA.

ABOUT BATON ROUGE, LA:

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, blends Southern charm, cultural richness, and modern opportunity. With a cost of living well below national averages, residents enjoy affordable comfort and a vibrant lifestyle. The city's Cajun and Creole cuisine, lively music, and annual festivals celebrate its unique Louisiana heritage. Home to LSU and a growing research and technology hub, Baton Rouge offers strong professional and educational opportunities. From scenic riverfront trails to the energy of LSU game days, Baton Rouge is affordable, flavorful, and full of heart. It is a place where life moves to its own joyful rhythm.

ABOUT THE CLIENT:
For generations, the client has been a cornerstone of the community, adapting through historic advances in medicine, technology, and patient needs. The hospital has expanded access to care and simplified the healthcare experience, now offering more than 600 licensed beds across three campuses. From delivering newborns to providing compassionate hospice care, they deliver the full spectrum of healthcare services. Its acclaimed, award-winning cancer and heart programs, and network of clinics across the region reflect a steadfast commitment to comprehensive, patient-centered care for every stage of life.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Director of Laboratory Services is responsible for the overall operation and administration of the Laboratory including the employment of personnel who are competent to perform test procedures, record and report test results promptly and accurately and for assuring compliance with the applicable regulations. With oversight of strategic planning, direction and overall accountability all Laboratory Services, the Director of Laboratory Services independently makes decisions that could seriously affect the overall division and/or the hospitals financial and performance objectives and strategic results. They will actively participate in committees responsible for establishing related policies and procedures. They will develops oversee department budget, direct reports including managers, supervisors and staff to include responsibility for performance reviews, hiring, disciplinary actions and terminations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrate courtesy and caring for each other, patients and their family, physicians, and the community.
• Take initiative in living our values and vital signs.
• Take initiative in identifying customer needs before the customer asks.
• Participate in teamwork willingly and with enthusiasm.
• Demonstrate respect for the dignity and privacy needs of customers through personal action and attention to the environment of care.
• Keep customers informed, answers customer questions and anticipate information needs of customers.
• Participate in Interdepartmental Rounding for the areas served.
• Practice diligence in fulfilling the regulatory and legal requirements of the position and department.
• Maintain accurate and reliable patient/organizational records.
• Maintain professional relationships with appropriate officials; communicate honesty and completely; behave in a fair and nondiscriminatory manner in all professional contacts.
• Set goals and action plans to achieve objectives.
• Complete assignments following accepted procedures and practices, even when workloads and demands are high.
• Adhere to high moral principles of honesty, loyalty, sincerity, and fairness (integrity).
• Utilize data to plan new products and services.
• Strive to continuously improve all aspects of the business operation through quality improvement initiatives.
• Assure the accuracy of data, work, or information and contributes ideas and suggestions to improve approaches, methodologies, and productivity.
• Utilize data to implement clinical and operational redesign efforts.
• Willingly participate in organization and/or department quality initiatives.
• Demonstrate effective time management to promote productivity and cost efficiency.
• Use material goods wisely, is conscious of the environment and is accountable for prudent use of our talents and financial resources.
• Develop appropriate budget(s) for areas of responsibility.
• Effectively manage budget(s) and continually monitor key cost areas.
• Invite input from others and share ownership and recognition.
• Inspire people by example and influence them to do and be their best.
• Inspirate and encourage teamwork.
• Consistently execute applicable company policies, rules and regulations.
• Establish clear work objectives that prioritize and focus on employee efforts.
• Staff work area with appropriate numbers of qualified employees.
• Allocate and delegate work effectively to make efficient use of resources and employee capabilities.
• Provide opportunities for skill development for employees.
• Delegate authority to supervisory and department(s) or areas of responsibility staff members.
• Provide direction and policy interpretation to managers.
• Encourage staff participation and communication in decision-making.
• Exhibit responsiveness to others in the organization at all levels.
• Assure that applicable accreditation standards and governmental regulations for areas of responsibility are continually met.
• Analyze services to determine means of improving efficiency, quality and cost effectiveness.
• Effectively plan the scope, emphasis and objectives of laboratory services.
• Effectively organize the Laboratory's operating systems.
• Effectively measure the performance and productivity of the department by means of quantitative profiling of factors such as procedures, and staff utilization.
• Establish and maintain communication with internal and external customers in order to ensure a timely response to new clinical service trends and program planning.
• Investigate and studies trends and developments in Laboratory practices and techniques.
• Actively participate in committees responsible for establishing related policies and procedures.
• Develop goals and objectives in consultation with Administration.
• Participate in space utilization/consolidation studies and analysis.
• Lead and direct the development, communication and implementation of effective growth strategies and processes.
• Develop recommended plans to maximize operational efficiencies.
• Demonstrate good planning in anticipating the replacement needs of Laboratory equipment.
• Knowledge of budget preparation and monitoring, and accreditation requirements.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory, chemical, physical or biological science, or related field. Higher degree would be a plus.
• 5 years leadership level experience in Laboratory services preferred.
• MLS(ASCP) Certification preferred.
• Current Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Generalist, or Specialist license issued by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners required.

SHIFT, SALARY, BENEFITS:

• First shift M-F
• Salary starting in the $100Ks and depending on experience, education, etc
• Full, comprehensive benefits package.
• Generous PTO.
• Possible EOY performance based bonuses

About Us:

At Lighthouse Lab Services, we offer solutions to help start, grow, and run clinical laboratories. Our recruiting team has more than 22 years of proven success placing job seekers in positions ranging from entry-level Medical Technologists to seasoned Laboratory Directors. We recruit nationwide for permanent and travel positions with clients ranging from small hospitals to large reference laboratories.

It is the policy of Lighthouse Lab Services to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Lighthouse Lab Services will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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