Laboratory Director

Job overview

Laboratory Director at HCA Houston Healthcare West in Houston, TX. This is an onsite, full-time position. Compensation is not specified. Directs operations, programs and activities to meet organizational and regulatory requirements and to drive innovation.

What you'll do

• Ensures adequate and qualified staffing for the department through timeliness and consistency of staff hiring, orientation, competency, training, performance feedback and performance management.
• Develops and recognizes staff through coaching and regular feedback.
• Serves as a role model for employee output and conduct.
• Sets and executes department strategies to meet goals for service, quality, regulatory compliance, financial, patient satisfaction and personnel management.
• Proactively and regularly seeks feedback and input from internal and external sources.
• Evaluates and incorporates feedback into the department improvement and planning process to improve care delivery.
• Oversees the financial operation for the laboratory by monitoring resource utilization, identifying variances and opportunities, and adjusting as needed to meet service and fiscal goals.
• Prepares Monthly Operating Review report.
• Assures compliance with standards set forth by accrediting agencies: CAP, JCAHO, CLIA, FDA and CMS.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures and verifies annual review of all policies and procedures.
• Manages key vendor relationships and supply contracts in coordination with Laboratory Services and Supply Chain guidance.
• Develops and implements a communication plan to ensure that department personnel are well informed.
• Fosters open communication by offering, encouraging, and accepting suggestions from staff regarding department operations.
• Directs and organizes operations through the appropriate, delegation of responsibilities and authority in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
• 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.

What we're looking for

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Biomedical Science, Biology or Chemistry

Experience

3 years or more of progressive laboratory management experience is required with complex laboratory operations

Skills & competencies

laboratory director

director

manager

healthcare

medical

houston tx

texas

hca houston healthcare west

laboratory management

clinical laboratory

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

About the employer

HCA Houston Healthcare West is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.