Laboratory Services Director jobs in Altoona, PA

Why Mount Nittany Health?

At Mount Nittany Health, we provide high-quality patient care with a unique combination of the latest in clinical technology and compassionate medical professionals. We are committed to improving both the quality and availability of healthcare in our region and seek to hire only the best to support the communities we serve.

Overview

The Manager assumes responsibility to manage day to day operations of the unit/department to provide high quality and safe patient care in a safe practice environment. The manager directs and develops staff; collaborates with multidisciplinary professionals; and provides service excellence.

The Manager assists the Director with:• Long-term strategic planning for the workforce;• Establishing and implementing standards for practice and maintain authority, accountability and responsibility for staff in their area of responsibility;• The ongoing support and cultivation of a culture of shared decision making;• Budgeting and planning.

Manages the operations and staff: Pathology and Med-Tech Education

Qualifications

Education:

1) Bachelor’s degree required. May have an equivalent combination of education and/or experience in lieu of specific education.2) Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration or equivalent preparation preferred.

Experience:

1) 5 years of laboratory experience.2) 5 years of leadership experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

1) Demonstrated leadership and management skills.2) Demonstrated ability to work under stressful situations.3) Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.4) Effectively functions as a liaison among staff, physicians, medical center administration, and ancillary departments. 5) Uses tact, sensitivity, sound judgment, and a professional attitude constantly. 6) Consistently demonstrates maturity for accountability of job performance.7) Conducts business in a professional and cordial manner that upholds the integrity and reputation of Mount Nittany Medical Center.8) Knowledge of human resource laws and regulations as they relate to the management of staff.

License/Certification/Registration:

1) Certified MLS (ASCP), MLS (AMT) or have equivalent certification preferred.