Laboratory Services Director jobs in Longview, TX

DIRECTOR OF LABORATORY SERVICES (FT)

Join our leadership team as the Director of Laboratory Services in our full-service hospital laboratory. Our laboratory is accredited by The Joint Commission and the Director ensures compliance with The Joint Commission, CLIA and CMS. The Director works closely with the Laboratory Medical Director and is responsible for the overall operation and administration of the laboratory, including monitoring of the department’s budget, the employment and scheduling of competent personnel, review of all testing (including proficiency testing) and equipment management. The Director works with laboratory staff and other departments on Performance Improvement projects and quality assurance. The Director is the site administrator for Orchard Harvest LIS and previous experience with Orchard Harvest is preferred. Strong computer skills are required. The Director must provide accurate reports for various departments throughout the hospital. Excellent communication and customer service skills are a must. The Director works in conjunction with the Chief Nursing Officer to maintain excellence in clinical practice. This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related field and ASCP or equivalent certification. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a clinical laboratory and minimum of 2 years supervisory experience in a hospital laboratory setting is required.