Emory Healthcare

Academic medical center delivering patient care

Director – Laboratory - Point of Care

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryPosted on Nov 5

Full-timeAtlanta, GA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in medical technology or a chemical, physical, or biological science is required.
A minimum of five years of progressive management experience and at least ten years of experience in the field are required.
Certification by one of the following accreditation agencies is required: Medical Technologist (American Society for Clinical Pathology), categorical Medical Laboratory Scientist (American Society for Clinical Pathology), Medical Technologist (Health Education and Welfare), Medical Technologist (Health and Human Services), Medical Technologist (American Medical Technologists), Medical Technologist (National Certification Agency), or Histotechnologist (American Society for Clinical Pathology).

Responsibilities

Function as the Laboratory Director over a specific area of responsibility.
Assume responsibility for the area's clinical and resource management 24 hours per day.
Plan, organize, and delineate the duties and responsibilities of technical and support personnel under the direction of and in cooperation with the Administrative and Medical Directors.
Maintain professional performance standards for the benefit of patients, physicians, and the community in accordance with applicable medical technology and medical ethics codes and Emory Healthcare's philosophy and mission.
Perform laboratory administrative functions to the satisfaction of the Administrative and Medical Directors and hospital administration.
Analyze responsibilities in consideration of system policies and accreditation requirements, and establish priorities among key objectives.
Set short-term and long-term objectives that maximize system effectiveness using defined human and fiscal resources.
Continually assess and improve the area's performance in the hospital's performance improvement program, National Patient Safety Goals, and corporate initiatives.
Assist in establishing, revising, administering, and communicating policies, procedures, and related forms in accordance with state, federal, and organizational guidelines.
Communicate and monitor compliance with regulatory, licensing, and accreditation standards.
Direct and review data collection, storage, analysis, and operational and statistical reporting activities of the department for management and regulatory agencies.
Direct quality assurance activities to ensure laboratory compliance with professional standards and administrative or medical staff directives.
Assume responsibility for employee, physician, and patient satisfaction regarding quality of care.
Investigate and resolve patient or employee inquiries and complaints in a timely and respectful manner.
Plan, administer, and monitor the area's capital equipment, operations, and personnel budgets; regularly review year-to-date expenditures; and take corrective action as necessary.

Desired Qualifications

A master's degree is recommended.
A business administration background is preferred.
Fifteen years of experience in the field is preferred.

Overview

Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.

At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide:

Comprehensive health benefits that start day1
Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
Family-focused benefits
Wellness incentives
Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs
And more

Work Location: Atlanta, GA

Description

The Emory Healthcare Medical Laboratories team is composed of highly trained professionals who deliver accurate and timely results essential for informed medical decisions. Their expertise extends across Emory' Healthcare’s network of hospitals and clinics, offering comprehensive laboratory support that ensures every patient—whether in a bustling urban hospital or a community-based clinic—receives diagnostic services of the highest standard.

OVERVIEW:

The Director, Laboratory functions as a Laboratory Director over a specific area of responsibility.
Assumes responsibility for area's clinical and resource management 24 hrs/day.
As such: plans, organizes, and delineates duties and responsibilities of the technical and support personnel under the direction of and in cooperation with the Administrative and Medical Directors.
Maintains the highest standards of professional performance for the benefit of the patient, physician, and community in accordance with the Medical Technology Code of Ethics, AMA Code of Ethics, and the philosophy and mission of Emory Healthcare.
Performs all laboratory administrative functions to the satisfaction of the Administrative and Medical Directors as well as hospital administration.
Analyzes responsibilities considering system policies, accreditation requirements, etc., and establishes priorities among key objectives.
Sets short term and long term objectives which maximize system effectiveness utilizing defined human and fiscal resources.
Continually assesses and improves area's performance in the hospitals PI program, National Patient Safety Goals, and corporate initiatives.
Assists in establishing, revising, administering and communicating policies, procedures and related forms in accordance with state, federal, and organizational guidelines.
Communicates and monitors compliance with regulatory, licensing and accreditation standards.
In compliance with applicable regulations, directs and reviews data: collection, storage, analysis, and operational and statistical reporting activities of the department for management and regulatory agencies.
Directs Quality Assurance activities to ensure laboratory compliance with professional standards and the directives of administration and/or the medical staff.
Assumes responsibility for employee, physician, and patient satisfaction for quality of care.
Investigates and resolves patient or employee inquiries and complaints in a timely and respectful manner.
Plans, administers, and monitors area's capital equipment, operations, and personnel budgets; regularly reviews year to date expenditures; and takes corrective action as necessary. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in medical technology or a chemical, physical, or biological science is required.
A master's degree is recommended. Business administration background is preferred.
B. A minimum of five (5) years progressive management experience with at least ten (10) years in the field. Fifteen (15) years in the field preferred.
C. Certification by one of the following accreditation agencies: MT (ASCP), or categorical MLS (ASCP), MT (HEW), MT (HHS), MT (AMT), MT (NCA), HTL (ASCP).

This position requires up to 75% travel based on business needs.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at [email protected]. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

About the Company

Emory Healthcare

Academic medical center delivering patient care

Emory Healthcare provides hospital-based medical care and supports a broad range of health services, from routine treatment to complex medical interventions. The organization combines clinical practice with medical research to advance treatments and patient outcomes. Its approach emphasizes expertise, collaboration, and compassionate care to improve lives inside hospitals and in the wider community. Emory Healthcare differentiates itself through high-quality patient care, active research programs, and a culture that prioritizes excellence and humanity. The overarching goal is to deliver excellent patient outcomes while expanding knowledge through research and education, ultimately improving health outcomes for patients locally and beyond.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Conyers, GA
Founded: 2015

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