Laboratory Services Director

Lighthouse Lab Services is currently seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Laboratory Services Director to join a premier hospital system in Anderson, SC. This is a full-time position. The laboratory is committed to providing high-quality diagnostic services and innovative solutions to improve patient care.

ABOUT THE CLIENT:

The client is a not-for-profit health system that believes in providing compassionate, modern care by treating every patient as a unique individual and a valued member of their community. Guided by kindness and a commitment to the highest standards, they look beyond charts to see the whole person and make decisions that truly put patients first. As friends and neighbors, they’re dedicated to helping their community live healthier, with convenient locations and providers always ready to support better living.

ABOUT ANDERSON, SC:

Anderson, SC, known as the “Friendliest City in South Carolina,” offers the perfect blend of affordability, natural beauty, and community spirit. With a cost of living well below national and state averages, especially in housing, it’s an attractive choice for families, professionals, and retirees alike. Residents enjoy endless outdoor recreation on Lake Hartwell and the nearby Blue Ridge foothills, plus a vibrant cultural scene with festivals, art exhibits, theater, and a charming historic downtown. Conveniently located just 30 minutes from Greenville and close to Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, Anderson combines small town warmth and Southern hospitality. With easy access to big-city amenities, it is a wonderful place to live and work.ABOUT THE POSITION:

The Laboratory Services Director plans, directs, organizes and is accountable for the operation of the system department. Develops short and long-term goals and strategies, which are integrated into the system wide strategic plan. Prepares the department’s annual budget. Manages Departmental fiscal cost effectiveness. Maintains professional competence and current knowledge of professional practice. Provides leadership, training and counseling to staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures that all system wide owned or operated laboratories and the blood center are accredited and in compliance with CMS, DNV, CAP, CLIAA, AABB, FDA, HCFA, and other related regulatory or accrediting agencies.
• Responsible for human resource management of laboratory employees, ensuring that all employees meet regulatory requirements and that training, education and competency are compatible with job assignments. Responsible for selection, performance evaluation, discipline, and termination of laboratory employees.
• Ensures that Personnel policy and procedure is consistently enforced throughout the laboratory and that lab management staff promotes an environment conducive to good employee relations.
• Responsible for the selection, acquisition, and implementation of equipment, methodology and supply systems to ensure high quality, cost effective and appropriate laboratory services that meet the needs of the physicians, clients and patients.
• Develops an annual and long term departmental operational and capital budget based on the prudent assessment of needs, trends, and projections.
• Develops, implements and maintains a comprehensive departmental quality management system and develops and participates in departmental and system wide process improvement efforts.
• Responsible for accurate and compliant charge capture of procedures in compliance with all billing and coding standards related to laboratory medicine and reviews revenue cycle components such as denials and write offs for improvement.
• Ensures a safe work environment and that all employees and lab processes are in compliance with local and national regulatory safety standards.
• Ensures that the laboratory information systems are adequate, reliable, and functioning to the satisfaction of the medical staff and clients. Provides administrative resolution of problems pertaining to clinical integration issues with other systems. Develops procedures as needed to maintain system performance and usability.
• Acts as liaison between the Pathology group and hospital administration. Consults with Medical Director to plan and direct activities in the laboratory.
• Develops and implements strategic plan for Laboratory services to include goals and objectives.
• Participates in personal and professional growth opportunities and maintains current knowledge of laboratory medicine.

MINIMUM CANDIDATE PROFILE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Science or Cytotechnology or Histopathology,
• Master’s degree in business or healthcare management preferred.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in laboratory supervision required
• Minimum 10 years progressive laboratory experience preferred.
• MLS(ASCP), CT(ASCP) or HT(ASCP) certifications highly preferred. Must be at least eligible for certifications.

SALARY/SCHEDULE/BENEFITS

• Salary starts at $129K depending on experience and expertise
• Possible discretionary performance based bonuses
• Possible relocation assistance
• 401K
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Generous PTO
• Paid Holidays

About us:

At Lighthouse Lab Services, we offer solutions to help start, grow, and run clinical laboratories. Our recruiting team has over 22 years of proven success placing job seekers in positions ranging from entry-level Medical Technologists to seasoned Laboratory Directors. We recruit nationwide, for permanent and travel positions with clients ranging from small hospitals to large reference laboratories.

It is the policy of Lighthouse Lab Services to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Lighthouse Lab Services is committed to working and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including persons with disabilities.

If at any time during the application process, you need accommodation, please contact recruiting@lighthouselabservices.com for assistance.

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