Director of Laboratory Services

Company: Baylor Scott & White Health
Location: Round Rock
Posted on: January 11, 2022

Job Description:

Reporting to the Regional Director, the Director of Laboratory Services at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round Rock is responsible for the administrative operation of the laboratory, the administration of the departmental budget, and the maintenance of effective physician and intradepartmental relations.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plan, coordinate, and direct the day-to-day activities of the Department of Pathology to ensure efficient, effective and economical utilization of space, personnel, and other laboratory resources.
• Consult with Chief Pathologist to plan and develop objectives and goals for the department.
• Coordinate all purchases of supplies, minor/capital equipment, invoice payment to laboratory services.
• Direct laboratory business practices to ensure efficient and accurate patient/institutional fees and coding.
• Establish and ensure compliance with all accrediting and regulatory standards, i.e. JCAHO, CAP, FDA, CMS, OSHA, and other agencies/organizations.
• Participate, promote, and provide educational and professional activities.
• Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with laboratory personnel, pathologists, medical staff, other departments, other hospitals/laboratories, VHA, and vendors.
• Facilitate and support approved projects and initiatives, i.e., information system planning/implementation, productivity, efficiency, and quality improvement efforts.
• Produce laboratory financial and statistical reports, i.e., monthly responsibility reports, laboratory charges reports, and revenue reports.
• Serve on committees and improvement teams to coordinate activities as they relate to pathology, i.e., diagnostic services, medical review, and quality assurance.
• Consult and collaborate with other laboratory directors to achieve clinical integration, standardization, compliance, and to capture advantage due to economies of scale.
• Performs other position appropriate duties as required in a competent, professional and courteous manner.QUALIFICATIONS
  
  • EDUCATION: Bachelor's
  • EXPERIENCE: A minimum of 5 years experience required
  • CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION:
    • Reg/Cert in Lab Svcs-See Above (LAB C/R)

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