Laboratory Director

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Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is a community focused on teaching, discovery, and patient care. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is celebrated. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through programs in patient care, education, and research.

Organization

Hospital Operations

Job Summary

The Director, Laboratory oversees administrative, fiscal, and technical activities to ensure 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 program within the clinical laboratory. The Director, Lab plans, organizes, directs, controls, and evaluates the work of the clinical laboratory and coordinates it with other hospital areas. It is responsible for all personnel including hiring, discipline, staff development, evaluation, and payroll. The Director, Lab acts as technical supervisor for clinical laboratory functions off site and owned by the hospital and ensures the laboratory meets regulatory requirements (CAP, AABB, JCAHO, CLIA, etc.).

Key Responsibilities

• Completes employee evaluations in a timely manner and assesses staff competencies on an ongoing basis.
• Demonstrates proficiency with 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.
• Implements quality improvement data and patient satisfaction data into departmental goals.
• Ensures accurate and timely reporting of department payroll.
• Effectively plans the goals, objectives, and workflow of the clinical laboratory to achieve optimal performance.
• Ensures laboratory compliance with all regulatory agency requirements (CAP, AABB, Joint Commission, CLIA, etc.).
• Meets department productivity goals by scheduling staff according to workload.
• Keeps abreast of changes in laboratory medicine and maintains laboratory current with these changes.
• Evaluates capital equipment needs and makes recommendations for procurement.
• Ensures laboratory meets corporate compliance policies.
• Addresses laboratory billing issues and errors in a timely manner.
• Promotes, encourages, and provides continuing education opportunities for laboratory staff.
• Represents the department at appropriate meetings and/or committees and participates in the facilities' PI program.
• Recruits and retains competent staff and manages staff disciplinary actions as needed.
• Manages departmental inventory, ordering, storage, and utilization as appropriate.

Technical Capabilities

Allied health professionals perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services across settings. These areas contribute to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence and patient referrals from the Mid-South region. Vanderbilt Health is recognized for leadership in medical science and treatment with dignity and compassion.

Core Accountabilities

Organization-wide impact and problem solving within the department and organization, applying in-depth knowledge and management principles to direct the team and achieve goals.

Core Capabilities

Supporting Colleagues: Develops self and others; builds relationships; communicates effectively. Delivering Excellent Services: Serves others with compassion; solves complex problems; provides meaningful advice and support. Ensuring High Quality: Performs excellent work; ensures continuous improvement; fulfills safety and regulatory requirements. Managing Resources Effectively: Demonstrates accountability; stewards resources; makes data-driven decisions. Fostering Innovation: Generates new ideas; applies technology; adapts to change.

Position Qualifications

Responsibilities:

Certifications:
Medical Laboratory Scientist - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Work Experience:
Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level:
3 years

Education:
Bachelor's

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.