Interim Director Of Laboratory Services

InterimConsultant: Laboratory Services

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JOB SUMMARY

The Interim Consultant of Lab Services serves to fillvacancies as they occur in HCA facilities in a temporary capacity until apermanent replacement is chosen by the facility. TheInterim Consultants are contracted through HealthTrust Workforce Solutions, andonce contracted, assumes the director duties of a given Lab Services as definedby the facility. 

RESPONSIBILITIES & JOBFUNCTIONS

·       Responsible for the 24-hour,seven day a week functions of the assigned Lab and related Departments asassigned

·       Responsible forrecognizing results or problems that require referral to the laboratorypathologist 

·       Reviews and updatesgoals, policies, and procedures as needed, prepares operating budgets asrequired, participates in multidisciplinary QI teams, consults with staff,physicians and other departments as needed, and interacts with patients asappropriate

·       Manages staffingpatterns with support from Lab Manager

·       Ensures that servicesare of the best quality, are cost contained and are carried out in anexpeditious manner

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Past experience as a Lab Manager/Director.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in MedicalTechnology, or Microbiology.
• Master’s preferred.

Experience is variable; and while managerial experience inthe clinical laboratory of an acute hospital is important, the candidate’scharacter and performance is also paramount. Additionally, experience with regulatory and accreditation of laboratoryoperations will be considered a positive attribute.