Assistant Director, Lab at Barnes Jewish Hospital (St. Louis, MO) - BJC HealthCare (New) : Job Details

Assistant Director, Lab at Barnes Jewish Hospital (St. Louis, MO)

BJC HealthCare (New)

Job Location : all cities,MO, USA

Posted on : 2025-08-06T01:04:28Z

Job Description :

Assistant Director, Laboratory Services at Barnes Jewish Hospital (St. Louis, MO)

Overview

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Role Purpose

The Assistant Director has an emphasis on BJC System initiatives and interacts with other BJC lab leaders. This position provides support to the Laboratory Executive Director and Regional Director and is responsible for the operational, financial, and human resource management of all cost centers associated with their assigned areas. Responsibilities involve clinical and business development of their lab area(s) and collaboration with other assistant directors to ensure clinical best practices are implemented and maintained.

Responsibilities

  • Manages individual(s) including onboarding and hiring, training, workload management & performance evaluations, and conducting professional development plans as needed.
  • Evaluates, develops, and maintains standards of practice for assigned departments.
  • Ensures compliance with system and hospital policies, and all regulatory requirements.
  • Has input into developing budgets (FTE, revenue, and expense) and responds to changes in the business which may affect the ability to achieve budget goals.
  • Actively integrates performance improvement initiatives to improve clinical quality and safety.
  • Integrates services for BJC labs by working collaboratively with lab leadership and peers within BJC.
  • This is a safety-sensitive position; the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

    • Minimum Requirements

    Education

  • Bachelor's Degree in Physical/Life Science or related field.

    • Experience

  • 5-10 years in a relevant field.

    • Supervisor Experience

  • 2-5 years supervising staff.

    • Licenses & Certifications

  • Cert/Lic in Area of Expertise.

    • Preferred Requirements

    Education

  • Master's Degree in Physical/Life Science or related field.

    • Experience

  • 10+ years in a relevant field.

    • Licenses & Certifications

  • MT/MLS - ASCP or equivalent.
    • Benefits and Legal Statement

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    At BJC we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being.

    • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date.
    • Disability insurance* paid for by BJC.
    • Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC.
    • 401(k) plan with BJC match.
    • Tuition Assistance available on first day.
    • BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
    • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
    • Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time.
    • Adoption assistance.

    *Not all benefits apply to all jobs.

    The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer.

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