Director Laboratory - Community Health Systems : Job Details

Full Time / Days

The Laboratory Director is responsible for the overall operation of the laboratory, including, but not limited to, the following: human resource management; financial performance, including monitoring expenses, maintaining and/or improving revenue, cost accounting, maintaining current knowledge of CPT coding and regulations, inventory control, budget development; assessment of new technology; cost-effective utilization of lab services; strategic planning; regulatory and accreditation compliance OSHA, CLIA, CAP, JCAHO, total quality management/continuous quality improvement activities; continuing education of staff; outreach programs; customer service; serving as liaison to pathology; information technology. The director is also responsible for maintaining effective physician and intradepartmental relations and communication.

Education required: BS Degree

Experience required: Minimum of five years experience as a laboratory supervisor.

Experience with regulatory and accreditation of laboratory operations.

Experience with departmental budgets, inventory logistics, instrument acquisition, and personnel and labor laws.

Licenses/Certificates required: 1. MT(ASCP) or CLS(NCA) or equivalent certification or registration.

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