Director Laboratory Services

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The Department of Surgery has an exciting opportunity for a full time Director, Laboratory Services position. The incumbent directs and manages the overall operation, leadership, direction, and administration of the clinical laboratory, in accordance with relevant state and federal regulations. The incumbent also oversees the overall operation and administration of the assigned laboratory, including the employment of personnel that is competent in performing test procedures, and recording and reporting test results in a prompt, accurate, and proficient manner.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS                                                                                           

• Monitors testing systems developed and used for each of the tests performed in the laboratory for all aspects of performance, including pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic phases of testing.

• Ensures that the physical plant and environment conditions of the laboratory are appropriate for the testing performed and provides a safe environment in which employees are protected from physical, chemical, and biological hazards.

• Ensures that the test methodologies selected have the capability of providing the quality of results required for patient care.

• Ensures the establishment and maintenance of acceptable levels of analytical performance for each test system.

• Ensures that reports of test results include pertinent information required for interpretation.

• Ensures that consultation is available to the laboratory’s clients on matters relating to the quality of the test results reported and their interpretation concerning specific patient conditions.

• Ensures that an approved procedure manual is available to all relevant personnel.

• Establishes standards for cost control, waste reduction, quality, safety, and complete on-time delivery.

• Fosters a unified culture and promotes a process for coloration, cooperation, and teamwork.

• Monitors utilization patterns of laboratory services and advises leadership and other appropriate staff of developing trends in clinical service needs.

• Ensures operational adherence to currently accepted technical service standards for laboratory medicine.

• Participates in the development and implementation of an operations budget to ensure compliance with organizational expenditure requirements.

• Leads and directs the development, communication, and implementation of effective growth strategies and processes.

• Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures. 

• Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS                                                                                        

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Knowledge of business and management principles.
• Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations.
• Ability to establish department goals, and objectives that support the strategic plan.
• Ability to effectively plan, delegate and/or supervise the work of others.
• Ability to lead, motivate, develop and train others.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

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