Director of Laboratory - Veracity Solutions : Job Details

Director of Laboratory - Beckley, WV 25801Full TimeMust-HavesMS with 4 years experienceBA/BS with 6 years of experience in lieu of Master'sHospital laboratory experiencePrior director experienceNice-To-HavesBG in all aspects of lab (Chem, Blood Bank, Path etc)Experience with TJC auditsPlans, organizes and delineates duties and responsibilities of laboratory personnel under direction and in cooperation with director of laboratories.Detects and reports unusual conditions to the director.Performs bi-annual review of procedure manuals and monthly review of quality control, maintenance and function checks, and may assess the competency of high complexity testing personnel.Assures quality and appropriateness of patient care provided by the Laboratory in conjunction with the Medical director of the Laboratory.Actively strives to maintain positive medical staff relationsResponsible for personnel managementResponsible for financial management and strategic plan of the Laboratory and Pathology DepartmentsActively develops interdepartmental relationsKeeps abreast of advances in Laboratory and Pathology medicine and management by attending seminars and meetings relative to job functionProvides age appropriate care to all patientsReports to: Vice President/Chief Operating OfficerMinimum Education: MS with four years experience or BA/BS with six years experience or HEW certified with ten years experience.Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Minimum Work ExperienceHas exhibited a high degree of professional excellence characterized by sound independent judgment, reliability, initiative, flexibility and a high standard of ethics. Demonstrated ability to make decision dependent on an in-depth knowledge of laboratory techniques, principles, instruments, and their interrelationships and performs routine analysis at acceptable levels of competency and on a timely basis. Management classes desirable.