116 Laboratory Director jobs in the United States

**As the Director of Laboratory at Northwest Medical Center - Springdale, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality care to our patients. Our employees benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a robust 401(k) retirement plan.**
**Job Summary**
The Director, Laboratory oversees a wide variety of administrative, fiscal, and technical activities to ensure the efficient operation of the clinical laboratory and compliance with corporate policies. The Director, Lab is responsible for the quality control program, quality assurance, and the point of care testing programs within the clinical laboratory. The Director, Lab plans, organizes, directs, controls, and evaluates the work of the clinical laboratory and coordinating it with other areas of the hospital and is responsible for all personnel including hiring, discipline, staff development, evaluation, payroll. The Director, Lab acts as technical supervisor for clinical laboratory functions off site and owned by the hospital and assures the laboratory meets all regulatory requirements. (CAP, AABB, JCAHO, CLIA etc)
**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.
+ Demonstrates population appropriate skill sets for all relevant patient populations.
+ 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 work flow of the clinical laboratory to achieve optimal performance.
+ Assures the laboratory is compliant with all regulatory agency (CAP, AABB, Joint Commision, 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 capitol equipment needs of the laboratory and makes responsible recommendations for procurement.
+ Assures the laboratory meets corporate compliance policies.
+ 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.
+ Complies with all policies and standards.
**Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science required or
+ 2-4 years experience in a clinical, medical or hospital laboratory. required or
+ 2-4 years Prior people management experience required
**Licenses and Certifications**
+ MLS - Medical Lab Scientist (Formally MT Certification) ASCP, AAB, CLS, or equivalent required
At **Northwest 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!**
**INDLEAD**
Equal Employment Opportunity
This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.

**As the Director of Laboratory** **at** Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center ( **, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality care to our patients. Our employees benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a robust 401(k) retirement plan** **.**
**Job Summary**
The Director, Laboratory oversees a wide variety of administrative, fiscal, and technical activities to ensure the efficient operation of the clinical laboratory and compliance with corporate policies. The Director, Lab is responsible for the quality control program, quality assurance, and the point of care testing programs within the clinical laboratory. The Director, Lab plans, organizes, directs, controls, and evaluates the work of the clinical laboratory and coordinating it with other areas of the hospital and is responsible for all personnel including hiring, discipline, staff development, evaluation, payroll. The Director, Lab acts as technical supervisor for clinical laboratory functions off site and owned by the hospital and assures the laboratory meets all regulatory requirements. (CAP, AABB, JCAHO, CLIA etc)
**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.
+ Demonstrates population appropriate skill sets for all relevant patient populations.
+ 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 work flow of the clinical laboratory to achieve optimal performance.
+ Assures the laboratory is compliant with all regulatory agency (CAP, AABB, Joint Commision, 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 capitol equipment needs of the laboratory and makes responsible recommendations for procurement.
+ Assures the laboratory meets corporate compliance policies.
+ 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. May oversee 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 a closely related field with a 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
At Poplar Bluff Regional 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!**
INDLEAD
Equal Employment Opportunity
This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.

Description

This position is incentive eligible.

$20,000 Sign On Bonus Offered!

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a Hospital Laboratory Director you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida South Tampa and HCA Florida West Tampa Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Hospital Laboratory Director where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Director of Laboratory is responsible for directing the 24-hour operations and activities of the clinical laboratory to meet organizational and regulatory requirements. Responsible for laboratory specimen collection, specimen management, clerical functions, in-house and referral testing services. Actively participates in strategic and budgetary planning for assigned areas of responsibility. Provides direction to department personnel to achieve operational and technical objectives including workflow design, service quality, financial performance, regulatory compliance, personnel management, patient satisfaction, healthy work environment, and integration of intra and inter-departmental activities.

Management Functions:

• Concurrently monitors employee and departmental performance to ensure adherence to policies and procedures, timelines and regulatory requirements
• Reviews all departmental policies and procedures at least annually and revises, as needed.
• Develops, implements and monitors new policies and procedures as needed
• Ensures that department employees attend all mandatory IRL/departmental in-services and staff meetings

Quality Improvement Functions:

• Develops monitoring systems for the collection, documentation and reporting of quality assessment and improvement data; extracts pertinent information from quality assessment and improvement studies, initiates corrective action plans, and re-monitors results
• Evaluates existing systems and processes and develops corrective action plans for service/quality trends identified Initiates changes and monitors for improvement
• Ensures that departments proactively respond to feedback from customers (internal and external) and implements improvement mechanisms to enhance the overall ability of the department to meet the customer’s needs for laboratory services

Fiscal Functions:

• Concurrently monitors resource utilization, including payroll, supplies and expenses, client volume and revenue variation reports, outpatient volume reports, mileage and expense logs; participates in MOR. Takes action immediately, as needed, to rectify problems
• Responsible to ensure the weekly and monthly corporate key indicators are an accurate measurement of past and current performance for a basis for proactive response to a changing environment
• Ensures legal and ethical practices are always maintained
• Prepares and submits capital expenditure requests, department projections and annual budget.

Human Resource Functions:

• Monitors and evaluates the activities of the staff and provides management, coaching, guidance, delegation opportunities, and on-the-job training and re-training as necessary to ensure operational efficiency and adherence to policies and procedures; fosters open communication by offering, encouraging, and accepting suggestions from staff regarding department operations
• Screens, interviews and selects qualified individuals for open positions within the department
• Reviews all department employee job descriptions at least annually and revises, as needed. Provides employees with a new job description if substantive changes are made
• Completes and conducts performance evaluations for all staff under direct supervision after three months of employment and annually, in a timely manner
• Maintains department education files, including new employee orientation checklist, equipment training checklist, mandatory in-service attendance confirmation and continuing education
• Develops and monitors improvement action plans, as needed, to correct poor job performance
• Initiates counseling and discipline according to policies and procedures
• Terminations, status changes, and other personnel actions are completed in a timely fashion
• Reviews and approves payroll time sheets, purchasing requisitions, check requests, and scheduling requests
• Employee injuries are reported within specified time frames and IRL policy/procedure for work related injuries is followed and supported

Professional Functions:

• Directs and organizes the operations of the hospital rapid-response laboratories through the appropriate, delegation of responsibilities and authority and overall direction of the hospital laboratory management team.
• Effectively communicates with IRL System personnel at all levels to coordinate efforts meet special needs and address problems or concerns.
• Works with IRL System management team to maintain regular, two-way communications and integration of core laboratory and hospital personnel. Conducts regular Town Hall Meetings at all IRL System facilities and is accountable for contributing to quarterly newsletters for IRL System personnel.
• Effectively works with all levels of IRL and hospital management and employees to ensure a service delivery system, which sets standards of excellence in terms of quality, response time, and overall user satisfaction.
• Meets regularly with appropriate IRL System counterparts to ensure effective inter-departmental interfaces are established, maintained and enhanced.
• Continually monitors and stays abreast of legislative and regulatory changes affecting the laboratory industry, and ensures changes are accurately communicated to affected departments and implemented on a timely basis.
• Investigates, recommends and purchases equipment, supplies and instrumentation appropriate to current and planned future needs.

What qualifications you will need:

• Bachelor's Degree-required or Master's Degree
• State of Florida Supervisor's License in at least 3 areas: Blood Bank/Immunohematology - Chemistry - Hematology - Histology - Microbiology - Serology/Immunology-required
• Five years of experience at a supervisory level in a clinical laboratory setting
• This role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).

HCA Healthcare Laboratory Services is a full-service provider of clinical laboratory and anatomic pathology services, providing hospitals, physicians, and clients with timely diagnostic information for patient care. Our infrastructure includes a fully automated esoteric core laboratory in Fort Lauderdale, a histology and microbiology operation in Largo, Florida, and a network of hospital-based rapid-response laboratories present in four HCA Healthcare divisions in Florida. Our core laboratories support more than 250 acute and rehab hospitals, physician practices, surgery centers, and commercial accounts.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Hospital Laboratory Director opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

LAB-AFHP

Description

This position is incentive eligible.

$20,000 Sign On Bonus Offered!

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a Hospital Laboratory Director you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida South Tampa and HCA Florida West Tampa Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Hospital Laboratory Director where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Director of Laboratory is responsible for directing the 24-hour operations and activities of the clinical laboratory to meet organizational and regulatory requirements. Responsible for laboratory specimen collection, specimen management, clerical functions, in-house and referral testing services. Actively participates in strategic and budgetary planning for assigned areas of responsibility. Provides direction to department personnel to achieve operational and technical objectives including workflow design, service quality, financial performance, regulatory compliance, personnel management, patient satisfaction, healthy work environment, and integration of intra and inter-departmental activities.

Management Functions:

• Concurrently monitors employee and departmental performance to ensure adherence to policies and procedures, timelines and regulatory requirements
• Reviews all departmental policies and procedures at least annually and revises, as needed.
• Develops, implements and monitors new policies and procedures as needed
• Ensures that department employees attend all mandatory IRL/departmental in-services and staff meetings

Quality Improvement Functions:

• Develops monitoring systems for the collection, documentation and reporting of quality assessment and improvement data; extracts pertinent information from quality assessment and improvement studies, initiates corrective action plans, and re-monitors results
• Evaluates existing systems and processes and develops corrective action plans for service/quality trends identified Initiates changes and monitors for improvement
• Ensures that departments proactively respond to feedback from customers (internal and external) and implements improvement mechanisms to enhance the overall ability of the department to meet the customer’s needs for laboratory services

Fiscal Functions:

• Concurrently monitors resource utilization, including payroll, supplies and expenses, client volume and revenue variation reports, outpatient volume reports, mileage and expense logs; participates in MOR. Takes action immediately, as needed, to rectify problems
• Responsible to ensure the weekly and monthly corporate key indicators are an accurate measurement of past and current performance for a basis for proactive response to a changing environment
• Ensures legal and ethical practices are always maintained
• Prepares and submits capital expenditure requests, department projections and annual budget.

Human Resource Functions:

• Monitors and evaluates the activities of the staff and provides management, coaching, guidance, delegation opportunities, and on-the-job training and re-training as necessary to ensure operational efficiency and adherence to policies and procedures; fosters open communication by offering, encouraging, and accepting suggestions from staff regarding department operations
• Screens, interviews and selects qualified individuals for open positions within the department
• Reviews all department employee job descriptions at least annually and revises, as needed. Provides employees with a new job description if substantive changes are made
• Completes and conducts performance evaluations for all staff under direct supervision after three months of employment and annually, in a timely manner
• Maintains department education files, including new employee orientation checklist, equipment training checklist, mandatory in-service attendance confirmation and continuing education
• Develops and monitors improvement action plans, as needed, to correct poor job performance
• Initiates counseling and discipline according to policies and procedures
• Terminations, status changes, and other personnel actions are completed in a timely fashion
• Reviews and approves payroll time sheets, purchasing requisitions, check requests, and scheduling requests
• Employee injuries are reported within specified time frames and IRL policy/procedure for work related injuries is followed and supported

Professional Functions:

• Directs and organizes the operations of the hospital rapid-response laboratories through the appropriate, delegation of responsibilities and authority and overall direction of the hospital laboratory management team.
• Effectively communicates with IRL System personnel at all levels to coordinate efforts meet special needs and address problems or concerns.
• Works with IRL System management team to maintain regular, two-way communications and integration of core laboratory and hospital personnel. Conducts regular Town Hall Meetings at all IRL System facilities and is accountable for contributing to quarterly newsletters for IRL System personnel.
• Effectively works with all levels of IRL and hospital management and employees to ensure a service delivery system, which sets standards of excellence in terms of quality, response time, and overall user satisfaction.
• Meets regularly with appropriate IRL System counterparts to ensure effective inter-departmental interfaces are established, maintained and enhanced.
• Continually monitors and stays abreast of legislative and regulatory changes affecting the laboratory industry, and ensures changes are accurately communicated to affected departments and implemented on a timely basis.
• Investigates, recommends and purchases equipment, supplies and instrumentation appropriate to current and planned future needs.

What qualifications you will need:

• Bachelor's Degree-required or Master's Degree
• State of Florida Supervisor's License in at least 3 areas: Blood Bank/Immunohematology - Chemistry - Hematology - Histology - Microbiology - Serology/Immunology-required
• Five years of experience at a supervisory level in a clinical laboratory setting
• This role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).

HCA Healthcare Laboratory Services is a full-service provider of clinical laboratory and anatomic pathology services, providing hospitals, physicians, and clients with timely diagnostic information for patient care. Our infrastructure includes a fully automated esoteric core laboratory in Fort Lauderdale, a histology and microbiology operation in Largo, Florida, and a network of hospital-based rapid-response laboratories present in four HCA Healthcare divisions in Florida. Our core laboratories support more than 250 acute and rehab hospitals, physician practices, surgery centers, and commercial accounts.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Hospital Laboratory Director opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

LAB-AFHP

Description

This position is incentive eligible.

$20,000 Sign On Bonus Offered!

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a Hospital Laboratory Director you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida South Tampa and HCA Florida West Tampa Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Hospital Laboratory Director where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Director of Laboratory is responsible for directing the 24-hour operations and activities of the clinical laboratory to meet organizational and regulatory requirements. Responsible for laboratory specimen collection, specimen management, clerical functions, in-house and referral testing services. Actively participates in strategic and budgetary planning for assigned areas of responsibility. Provides direction to department personnel to achieve operational and technical objectives including workflow design, service quality, financial performance, regulatory compliance, personnel management, patient satisfaction, healthy work environment, and integration of intra and inter-departmental activities.

Management Functions:

• Concurrently monitors employee and departmental performance to ensure adherence to policies and procedures, timelines and regulatory requirements
• Reviews all departmental policies and procedures at least annually and revises, as needed.
• Develops, implements and monitors new policies and procedures as needed
• Ensures that department employees attend all mandatory IRL/departmental in-services and staff meetings

Quality Improvement Functions:

• Develops monitoring systems for the collection, documentation and reporting of quality assessment and improvement data; extracts pertinent information from quality assessment and improvement studies, initiates corrective action plans, and re-monitors results
• Evaluates existing systems and processes and develops corrective action plans for service/quality trends identified Initiates changes and monitors for improvement
• Ensures that departments proactively respond to feedback from customers (internal and external) and implements improvement mechanisms to enhance the overall ability of the department to meet the customer’s needs for laboratory services

Fiscal Functions:

• Concurrently monitors resource utilization, including payroll, supplies and expenses, client volume and revenue variation reports, outpatient volume reports, mileage and expense logs; participates in MOR. Takes action immediately, as needed, to rectify problems
• Responsible to ensure the weekly and monthly corporate key indicators are an accurate measurement of past and current performance for a basis for proactive response to a changing environment
• Ensures legal and ethical practices are always maintained
• Prepares and submits capital expenditure requests, department projections and annual budget.

Human Resource Functions:

• Monitors and evaluates the activities of the staff and provides management, coaching, guidance, delegation opportunities, and on-the-job training and re-training as necessary to ensure operational efficiency and adherence to policies and procedures; fosters open communication by offering, encouraging, and accepting suggestions from staff regarding department operations
• Screens, interviews and selects qualified individuals for open positions within the department
• Reviews all department employee job descriptions at least annually and revises, as needed. Provides employees with a new job description if substantive changes are made
• Completes and conducts performance evaluations for all staff under direct supervision after three months of employment and annually, in a timely manner
• Maintains department education files, including new employee orientation checklist, equipment training checklist, mandatory in-service attendance confirmation and continuing education
• Develops and monitors improvement action plans, as needed, to correct poor job performance
• Initiates counseling and discipline according to policies and procedures
• Terminations, status changes, and other personnel actions are completed in a timely fashion
• Reviews and approves payroll time sheets, purchasing requisitions, check requests, and scheduling requests
• Employee injuries are reported within specified time frames and IRL policy/procedure for work related injuries is followed and supported

Professional Functions:

• Directs and organizes the operations of the hospital rapid-response laboratories through the appropriate, delegation of responsibilities and authority and overall direction of the hospital laboratory management team.
• Effectively communicates with IRL System personnel at all levels to coordinate efforts meet special needs and address problems or concerns.
• Works with IRL System management team to maintain regular, two-way communications and integration of core laboratory and hospital personnel. Conducts regular Town Hall Meetings at all IRL System facilities and is accountable for contributing to quarterly newsletters for IRL System personnel.
• Effectively works with all levels of IRL and hospital management and employees to ensure a service delivery system, which sets standards of excellence in terms of quality, response time, and overall user satisfaction.
• Meets regularly with appropriate IRL System counterparts to ensure effective inter-departmental interfaces are established, maintained and enhanced.
• Continually monitors and stays abreast of legislative and regulatory changes affecting the laboratory industry, and ensures changes are accurately communicated to affected departments and implemented on a timely basis.
• Investigates, recommends and purchases equipment, supplies and instrumentation appropriate to current and planned future needs.

What qualifications you will need:

• Bachelor's Degree-required or Master's Degree
• State of Florida Supervisor's License in at least 3 areas: Blood Bank/Immunohematology - Chemistry - Hematology - Histology - Microbiology - Serology/Immunology-required
• Five years of experience at a supervisory level in a clinical laboratory setting
• This role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).

HCA Healthcare Laboratory Services is a full-service provider of clinical laboratory and anatomic pathology services, providing hospitals, physicians, and clients with timely diagnostic information for patient care. Our infrastructure includes a fully automated esoteric core laboratory in Fort Lauderdale, a histology and microbiology operation in Largo, Florida, and a network of hospital-based rapid-response laboratories present in four HCA Healthcare divisions in Florida. Our core laboratories support more than 250 acute and rehab hospitals, physician practices, surgery centers, and commercial accounts.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Hospital Laboratory Director opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

LAB-AFHP

Description

This position is incentive eligible.

$20,000 Sign On Bonus Offered!

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a Hospital Laboratory Director you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida South Tampa and HCA Florida West Tampa Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Hospital Laboratory Director where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Director of Laboratory is responsible for directing the 24-hour operations and activities of the clinical laboratory to meet organizational and regulatory requirements. Responsible for laboratory specimen collection, specimen management, clerical functions, in-house and referral testing services. Actively participates in strategic and budgetary planning for assigned areas of responsibility. Provides direction to department personnel to achieve operational and technical objectives including workflow design, service quality, financial performance, regulatory compliance, personnel management, patient satisfaction, healthy work environment, and integration of intra and inter-departmental activities.

Management Functions:

• Concurrently monitors employee and departmental performance to ensure adherence to policies and procedures, timelines and regulatory requirements
• Reviews all departmental policies and procedures at least annually and revises, as needed.
• Develops, implements and monitors new policies and procedures as needed
• Ensures that department employees attend all mandatory IRL/departmental in-services and staff meetings

Quality Improvement Functions:

• Develops monitoring systems for the collection, documentation and reporting of quality assessment and improvement data; extracts pertinent information from quality assessment and improvement studies, initiates corrective action plans, and re-monitors results
• Evaluates existing systems and processes and develops corrective action plans for service/quality trends identified Initiates changes and monitors for improvement
• Ensures that departments proactively respond to feedback from customers (internal and external) and implements improvement mechanisms to enhance the overall ability of the department to meet the customer’s needs for laboratory services

Fiscal Functions:

• Concurrently monitors resource utilization, including payroll, supplies and expenses, client volume and revenue variation reports, outpatient volume reports, mileage and expense logs; participates in MOR. Takes action immediately, as needed, to rectify problems
• Responsible to ensure the weekly and monthly corporate key indicators are an accurate measurement of past and current performance for a basis for proactive response to a changing environment
• Ensures legal and ethical practices are always maintained
• Prepares and submits capital expenditure requests, department projections and annual budget.

Human Resource Functions:

• Monitors and evaluates the activities of the staff and provides management, coaching, guidance, delegation opportunities, and on-the-job training and re-training as necessary to ensure operational efficiency and adherence to policies and procedures; fosters open communication by offering, encouraging, and accepting suggestions from staff regarding department operations
• Screens, interviews and selects qualified individuals for open positions within the department
• Reviews all department employee job descriptions at least annually and revises, as needed. Provides employees with a new job description if substantive changes are made
• Completes and conducts performance evaluations for all staff under direct supervision after three months of employment and annually, in a timely manner
• Maintains department education files, including new employee orientation checklist, equipment training checklist, mandatory in-service attendance confirmation and continuing education
• Develops and monitors improvement action plans, as needed, to correct poor job performance
• Initiates counseling and discipline according to policies and procedures
• Terminations, status changes, and other personnel actions are completed in a timely fashion
• Reviews and approves payroll time sheets, purchasing requisitions, check requests, and scheduling requests
• Employee injuries are reported within specified time frames and IRL policy/procedure for work related injuries is followed and supported

Professional Functions:

• Directs and organizes the operations of the hospital rapid-response laboratories through the appropriate, delegation of responsibilities and authority and overall direction of the hospital laboratory management team.
• Effectively communicates with IRL System personnel at all levels to coordinate efforts meet special needs and address problems or concerns.
• Works with IRL System management team to maintain regular, two-way communications and integration of core laboratory and hospital personnel. Conducts regular Town Hall Meetings at all IRL System facilities and is accountable for contributing to quarterly newsletters for IRL System personnel.
• Effectively works with all levels of IRL and hospital management and employees to ensure a service delivery system, which sets standards of excellence in terms of quality, response time, and overall user satisfaction.
• Meets regularly with appropriate IRL System counterparts to ensure effective inter-departmental interfaces are established, maintained and enhanced.
• Continually monitors and stays abreast of legislative and regulatory changes affecting the laboratory industry, and ensures changes are accurately communicated to affected departments and implemented on a timely basis.
• Investigates, recommends and purchases equipment, supplies and instrumentation appropriate to current and planned future needs.

What qualifications you will need:

• Bachelor's Degree-required or Master's Degree
• State of Florida Supervisor's License in at least 3 areas: Blood Bank/Immunohematology - Chemistry - Hematology - Histology - Microbiology - Serology/Immunology-required
• Five years of experience at a supervisory level in a clinical laboratory setting
• This role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).

HCA Healthcare Laboratory Services is a full-service provider of clinical laboratory and anatomic pathology services, providing hospitals, physicians, and clients with timely diagnostic information for patient care. Our infrastructure includes a fully automated esoteric core laboratory in Fort Lauderdale, a histology and microbiology operation in Largo, Florida, and a network of hospital-based rapid-response laboratories present in four HCA Healthcare divisions in Florida. Our core laboratories support more than 250 acute and rehab hospitals, physician practices, surgery centers, and commercial accounts.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Hospital Laboratory Director opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

LAB-AFHP

Description

This position is incentive eligible.

$20,000 Sign On Bonus Offered!

Introduction

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Hospital Laboratory Director today with HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital .

HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital, 14000 Fivay Rd. Hudson, FL 34667

Benefits

HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
  

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Come join our team as a Hospital Laboratory Director. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $3.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Director of Laboratory is responsible for directing the 24-hour operations and activities of the clinical laboratory to meet organizational and regulatory requirements. Responsible for laboratory specimen collection, specimen management, clerical functions, in-house and referral testing services. Actively participates in strategic and budgetary planning for assigned areas of responsibility. Provides direction to department personnel to achieve operational and technical objectives including workflow design, service quality, financial performance, regulatory compliance, personnel management, patient satisfaction, healthy work environment, and integration of intra and inter-departmental activities.

Management Functions:

• Concurrently monitors employee and departmental performance to ensure adherence to policies and procedures, timelines and regulatory requirements
• Reviews all departmental policies and procedures at least annually and revises, as needed.
• Develops, implements and monitors new policies and procedures as needed
• Ensures that department employees attend all mandatory IRL/departmental in-services and staff meetings

Quality Improvement Functions:

• Develops monitoring systems for the collection, documentation and reporting of quality assessment and improvement data; extracts pertinent information from quality assessment and improvement studies, initiates corrective action plans, and re-monitors results
• Evaluates existing systems and processes and develops corrective action plans for service/quality trends identified Initiates changes and monitors for improvement
• Ensures that departments proactively respond to feedback from customers (internal and external) and implements improvement mechanisms to enhance the overall ability of the department to meet the customer’s needs for laboratory services

Fiscal Functions:

• Concurrently monitors resource utilization, including payroll, supplies and expenses, client volume and revenue variation reports, outpatient volume reports, mileage and expense logs; participates in MOR. Takes action immediately, as needed, to rectify problems
• Responsible to ensure the weekly and monthly corporate key indicators are an accurate measurement of past and current performance for a basis for proactive response to a changing environment
• Ensures legal and ethical practices are always maintained
• Prepares and submits capital expenditure requests, department projections and annual budget.

Human Resource Functions:

• Monitors and evaluates the activities of the staff and provides management, coaching, guidance, delegation opportunities, and on-the-job training and re-training as necessary to ensure operational efficiency and adherence to policies and procedures; fosters open communication by offering, encouraging, and accepting suggestions from staff regarding department operations
• Screens, interviews and selects qualified individuals for open positions within the department
• Reviews all department employee job descriptions at least annually and revises, as needed. Provides employees with a new job description if substantive changes are made
• Completes and conducts performance evaluations for all staff under direct supervision after three months of employment and annually, in a timely manner
• Maintains department education files, including new employee orientation checklist, equipment training checklist, mandatory in-service attendance confirmation and continuing education
• Develops and monitors improvement action plans, as needed, to correct poor job performance
• Initiates counseling and discipline according to policies and procedures
• Terminations, status changes, and other personnel actions are completed in a timely fashion
• Reviews and approves payroll time sheets, purchasing requisitions, check requests, and scheduling requests
• Employee injuries are reported within specified time frames and IRL policy/procedure for work related injuries is followed and supported

Professional Functions:

• Directs and organizes the operations of the hospital rapid-response laboratories through the appropriate, delegation of responsibilities and authority and overall direction of the hospital laboratory management team.
• Effectively communicates with IRL System personnel at all levels to coordinate efforts meet special needs and address problems or concerns.
• Works with IRL System management team to maintain regular, two-way communications and integration of core laboratory and hospital personnel. Conducts regular Town Hall Meetings at all IRL System facilities and is accountable for contributing to quarterly newsletters for IRL System personnel.
• Effectively works with all levels of IRL and hospital management and employees to ensure a service delivery system, which sets standards of excellence in terms of quality, response time, and overall user satisfaction.
• Meets regularly with appropriate IRL System counterparts to ensure effective inter-departmental interfaces are established, maintained and enhanced.
• Continually monitors and stays abreast of legislative and regulatory changes affecting the laboratory industry, and ensures changes are accurately communicated to affected departments and implemented on a timely basis.
• Investigates, recommends and purchases equipment, supplies and instrumentation appropriate to current and planned future needs.

What qualifications you will need:

• Bachelor's Degree-required or Master's Degree
• State of Florida Supervisor's License in at least 3 areas: Blood Bank/Immunohematology - Chemistry - Hematology - Histology - Microbiology - Serology/Immunology-required
• Five years of experience at a supervisory level in a clinical laboratory setting
• This role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).

HCA Healthcare Laboratory Services is a full-service provider of clinical laboratory and anatomic pathology services, providing hospitals, physicians, and clients with timely diagnostic information for patient care. Our infrastructure includes a fully automated esoteric core laboratory in Fort Lauderdale, a histology and microbiology operation in Largo, Florida, and a network of hospital-based rapid-response laboratories present in four HCA Healthcare divisions in Florida. Our core laboratories support more than 250 acute and rehab hospitals, physician practices, surgery centers, and commercial accounts.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 b llion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Hospital Laboratory Director opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

LAB-AFHP

Description

This position is incentive eligible.

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a Hospital Laboratory Director you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida Capital Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Address: 2626 Capital Medical Blvd, Tallahassee, FL 32308

Benefits

HCA Florida Capital Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Hospital Laboratory Director where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Director of Laboratory is responsible for directing the 24-hour operations and activities of the clinical laboratory to meet organizational and regulatory requirements. Responsible for laboratory specimen collection, specimen management, clerical functions, in-house and referral testing services. Actively participates in strategic and budgetary planning for assigned areas of responsibility. Provides direction to department personnel to achieve operational and technical objectives including workflow design, service quality, financial performance, regulatory compliance, personnel management, patient satisfaction, healthy work environment, and integration of intra and inter-departmental activities.

Management Functions:

• Concurrently monitors employee and departmental performance to ensure adherence to policies and procedures, timelines and regulatory requirements
• Reviews all departmental policies and procedures at least annually and revises, as needed.
• Develops, implements and monitors new policies and procedures as needed
• Ensures that department employees attend all mandatory IRL/departmental in-services and staff meetings

Quality Improvement Functions:

• Develops monitoring systems for the collection, documentation and reporting of quality assessment and improvement data; extracts pertinent information from quality assessment and improvement studies, initiates corrective action plans, and re-monitors results
• Evaluates existing systems and processes and develops corrective action plans for service/quality trends identified Initiates changes and monitors for improvement
• Ensures that departments proactively respond to feedback from customers (internal and external) and implements improvement mechanisms to enhance the overall ability of the department to meet the customer’s needs for laboratory services

Fiscal Functions:

• Concurrently monitors resource utilization, including payroll, supplies and expenses, client volume and revenue variation reports, outpatient volume reports, mileage and expense logs; participates in MOR. Takes action immediately, as needed, to rectify problems
• Responsible to ensure the weekly and monthly corporate key indicators are an accurate measurement of past and current performance for a basis for proactive response to a changing environment
• Ensures legal and ethical practices are always maintained
• Prepares and submits capital expenditure requests, department projections and annual budget.

Human Resource Functions:

• Monitors and evaluates the activities of the staff and provides management, coaching, guidance, delegation opportunities, and on-the-job training and re-training as necessary to ensure operational efficiency and adherence to policies and procedures; fosters open communication by offering, encouraging, and accepting suggestions from staff regarding department operations
• Screens, interviews and selects qualified individuals for open positions within the department
• Reviews all department employee job descriptions at least annually and revises, as needed. Provides employees with a new job description if substantive changes are made
• Completes and conducts performance evaluations for all staff under direct supervision after three months of employment and annually, in a timely manner
• Maintains department education files, including new employee orientation checklist, equipment training checklist, mandatory in-service attendance confirmation and continuing education
• Develops and monitors improvement action plans, as needed, to correct poor job performance
• Initiates counseling and discipline according to policies and procedures
• Terminations, status changes, and other personnel actions are completed in a timely fashion
• Reviews and approves payroll time sheets, purchasing requisitions, check requests, and scheduling requests
• Employee injuries are reported within specified time frames and IRL policy/procedure for work related injuries is followed and supported

Professional Functions:

• Directs and organizes the operations of the hospital rapid-response laboratories through the appropriate, delegation of responsibilities and authority and overall direction of the hospital laboratory management team.
• Effectively communicates with IRL System personnel at all levels to coordinate efforts meet special needs and address problems or concerns.
• Works with IRL System management team to maintain regular, two-way communications and integration of core laboratory and hospital personnel. Conducts regular Town Hall Meetings at all IRL System facilities and is accountable for contributing to quarterly newsletters for IRL System personnel.
• Effectively works with all levels of IRL and hospital management and employees to ensure a service delivery system, which sets standards of excellence in terms of quality, response time, and overall user satisfaction.
• Meets regularly with appropriate IRL System counterparts to ensure effective inter-departmental interfaces are established, maintained and enhanced.
• Continually monitors and stays abreast of legislative and regulatory changes affecting the laboratory industry, and ensures changes are accurately communicated to affected departments and implemented on a timely basis.
• Investigates, recommends and purchases equipment, supplies and instrumentation appropriate to current and planned future needs.

What qualifications you will need:

• Bachelor's Degree-required or Master's Degree
• State of Florida Supervisor's License in at least 3 areas: Blood Bank/Immunohematology - Chemistry - Hematology - Histology - Microbiology - Serology/Immunology-required
• Five years of experience at a supervisory level in a clinical laboratory setting, required
• This role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).

HCA Healthcare Laboratory Services is a full-service provider of clinical laboratory and anatomic pathology services, providing hospitals, physicians, and clients with timely diagnostic information for patient care. Our infrastructure includes a fully automated esoteric core laboratory in Fort Lauderdale, a histology and microbiology operation in Largo, Florida, and a network of hospital-based rapid-response laboratories present in four HCA Healthcare divisions in Florida. Our core laboratories support more than 250 acute and rehab hospitals, physician practices, surgery centers, and commercial accounts.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Hospital Laboratory Director opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

LAB-AFHP